| Ephedrine for Dieting and Weight Loss | ||
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Ephedrine is a powerful herb stimulant similar in molecular structure to amphetamines. In China, where ephedrine is known as Ma Huang, it has been used for over 5,000 years to treat lung diseases. In | |
| this country, ephedrine is used as an ingredient in over the counter medications to treat bronchial congestion and asthma. Ephedrine products are also marketed to dieters for weight loss and to athletes for enhanced performance. | ||
| Ephedrine is not without controversy. Exceeding the recommended amount has been linked to minor problems such as dizziness, irregular heartbeat and gastrointestinal distress to serious conditions such as heart attack, stroke, seizure, or death. Some products marketed to dieters and athletes may add caffeine, which can exacerbate these health risks. The International Olympic Committee and the NCAA have banned the use of ephedrine products by participating athletes. |
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