Ephedra
has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years.
However, in the last decade,
ephedra products have been thrust
into the media spotlight given to high profile lawsuits, the
FDA all encompassing ban, and the
recent
ephedra ban reversal.
With all this media
attention, you may be wondering what exactly the
ephedra product is.
Ephedra product is derived from an
herbal plant called
Ma Huang. The main chemical
compound in
ephedra is
ephedrine.
Ephedrine is a chemical that
simulates the nervous system, dilates bronchial tubes,
elevates metabolism and increases heart rate.
People who use the
ephedra product may do so for a
number of reasons. They use
ephedra product to help with
asthma, colds, and flu, for athletic training or to
lose weight. Most users of an
ephedra product may experience
little to no side effects when taking the recommended
dosage. When taking too high a dosage of
ephedra-based products, one may
experience side effects such as:
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Anxiety
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Dizziness
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Headaches
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Restlessness
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High blood pressure
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Trouble sleeping
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Nausea or vomiting
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Dry mouth
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Increasing heart rate and blood pressure
If you are currently taking an
ephedra product
or have decided that an
ephedra product is right for your
life, remember to advise your physician. There is some evidence
that suggests
ephedra may react negatively with a
variety of medical conditions such as high blood pressure,
diabetes, heart problems, glaucoma, and hyperthyroidism. You
should never take any supplements or medication without your
physician knowing. Also, when taking an
ephedra product, follow the
recommended industry guidelines and do not consume more than is
recommended. In retrospect,
ephedra products
can be safe and quite effective when taken properly.
For more information on
recommended
diet pill
sources, visit
www.DietWeightLossNews.org.
For public
availability information on
Ephedra,
you can visit
www.EphedraEnergy.com.
The information in these articles is not to be
used as medical advice. As always, you should seek the advice of
a physician before consuming any diet pill(s) and starting a
diet.
