Ephedra
Ephedra Side Effects Can Be Severe
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Ephedra has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. The herbal remedy has been used to treat asthma, hay fever and common colds.
Ephedra, in synthetic form, is used in over-the-counter medications with brand names like Sudafed and Actifed. Dietary supplements that contain Ephedra have been linked to serious side effects, including, but not limited to heart attacks, strokes, and a number of fatalities that have spurred wrongful death lawsuits.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can only regulate dietary supplements that are proven to be unsafe. Drug companies, however, have attempted to produce a "legal" amphetamine by mixing ephedrine with other stimulants such as caffeine.
A study commissioned by the National Institutes of Health found limited evidence of ephedra on short-term weight loss. Ephedra also has been used by some as a performance enhancement substance in certain physical activities. The study found minimal evidence of any effect on performance enhancement.
Some risks associated with ephedra include heart palpitations and psychiatric and upper gastrointestinal effects, according to the study.
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