Ephedra (Ephedrine, Ma Huang)- Dangers

    Recent studies sho wthat many people are seriously injured by the use of ephedrine (ephedra). They are often unaware that ephedra suppliers are can make wide ranging health claims about the product that have no scientific basis. Nor is there any mention of the potential for dangerous side effects. Because the industry was lobbyed to pass a law deregulating ephedrine (ephedra) products in l994, the FDA has been unable to regulate ephedrine (ephedra) products.

    Ephedra is one of the most dangerous of the dietary supplements. Over 800 injuries have been reported by users and doctors to the FDA and various state medical bodies, including more than 50 deaths. Most of these cases involve the heart attacks or high blood pressure leading to bleeding in the brain or stroke.

FDA statement on ephedrine (ephedra)

    "FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or consume ephedrine-containing dietary supplements with labels that often portray the products as apparent alternatives to illegal street drugs such as "ecstasy." Possible adverse effects of ephedrine range from clinically significant effects such as heart attack, stroke, seizures, psychosis, and death, to clinically less significant effects that may indicate the potential for more serious effects (for example, dizziness, headache, gastrointestinal distress, irregular heartbeat, and heart palpitations). Ingredient panels on these products may list ma huang, Chinese ephedra, ma huang extract, ephedra, Ephedra sinica, ephedra extract, ephedra herb powder, or epitonin, all of which indicate a source of ephedrine."

" Ephedra is one of the most dangerous of the dietary supplements"

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