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Is ephedra making a comeback?
If you want controversy, look no further than the herb ephedra. Ephedra,
also known by its Chinese name of Ma-huang, has been a hot topic for
some time.
Some people say that ephedra is one of the most dangerous products out
there, while others are convinced that it's a safe and effective way
to lose fat and boost your performance in the gym.
Although ephedra has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands
of years as a primary part of herbal formulas used to treat bronchial
asthma, flu, and fever, the US Food
and Drug Administration banned it in April 2004. They claim that
the alkaloids in ephedra, which include ephedrine, "present
an unreasonable risk of illness or injury."
But one year later in April 2005, a federal judge in Utah overruled
the ban. After examining scientific evidence that the FDA consulted in
developing its stance on ephedra, the
Court determined it had not proved that a daily dosage of 10 milligrams
or less of ephedrine alkaloids presents a significant risk of illness
or injury.
Despite the ban, it's always been possible — and
actually very easy — to make your own ECA (ephedrine, caffeine
and aspirin) stack. I'll explain how (and why I don't recommend the use
of aspirin) a little later.
So, why was ephedra banned in the first place?
The concern over the safety of ephedra comes largely from...
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