Ephedrine, what's all the BUZZ about?

Lose weight! Lose body fat! Improve your athletic performance! Sounds great, doesn’t it? These statements are all claims commonly seen in relation to Ephedrine products. Ephedrine is a drug derived from the plant Ephedra Equisetina.

Ephedrine has been used for hundreds of years as a central nervous system stimulate and decongestant. In fact, pseudoephedrine is a synthetic form that is a common ingredient in over the counter cold and allergy products. Structurally similar to amphetamines, Ephedrine can dilate the bronchial muscles, increase blood pressure and is a cardiac stimulant. Users of Ephedrine report being more alert and focused.

As a weight loss pill, Ephedrine acts as a natural stimulant increasing energy expenditure through improved hydrolysis of fat, increasing basal metabolic rate and suppressing appetite. Ephedrine used this way is commonly referred to Ephedra.

At high doses, ephedrine users can experience anxiety, heart palpitations, headaches, vomiting, tremors and insomnia. Minimal risks have been associated with small ephedrine dosages. Usage of ephedrine along with caffeine can be extremely dangerous as caffeine augments its effectiveness.
Due to adverse reactions in high dosages, some countries have imposed wide reaching ephedrine bans. Should you choose to consume ephedrine to assist you in reaching your weight loss goals, be sure to consume it according to national industry standards.