Ephedra Safe Or Not?

[JUICESEEKER]

There are talks of banning ephedra products in the US. Do you think ephedra is safe or not?

 

[Optimus B]

safe if taken properly and not abused, just like anything.

 

[shoichi]

I hardly ever recommend ECA stacks, or anything with Ephedra in it. I prefer products with green tea extracts or caffeine. They aren't as effective as Ephedra based products, but they aren't as strong as diuretics either.

However, I hardly recommend thermogenics for the majority of the population at all. I think alot more can be gained through proper nutrition and cardio, and the results will be longer lasting and more healthy.

 

[Delinquent]

My mom actualy had the nerve to call me up last night to ask me if I used this stuff she saw on the news. Right then and there I knew there was gonna be a confrontation. She kept saying how these people died. I tried to explain to her that the guys shouldn't have been taking it due to ones history with heat stokes and high BP. She said she doesnt like me taking it. I told her she needs to stop drinking coffee then. She says nobody has died drinking coffee. I told her caffeine has caused a lot of problems for people. She would never accept the fact that I knew what I was taking and not to believe the media but she's too ignorant to think on her own. I've used it for 3-4 years with now probs. Maybe a little anxiety but my BP has been fine even while I smoked. I could go to the doc tweaked out of my mind and my BP was still 122/80. Some people drink coffee to get going, I pop a couple ephedrine tabs.

 

[RABS]

safe if taken properly and not abused, just like anything.

Optimus is right. Athletes dropping here and there and they say it's because of Ephedrine solely......BULL SHIT. It might have contributed ot it, but these guys are not doubt abusing it and not taking care of them selves. Gotta eat right and WATER.......FUCK man while spring training and if your on Excedidrine gotta drink like crazy and keep hydrated.

 

[slobberknocker]

I have been taking Ripped Fuel (which contains ephedra) 3-4 times per week for the last few years. I have no health problems to speak of.

I use it solely as a pre-workout stimulant.

 

[georgie24]

bump

 

[Citruscide]

Questions like these... lol

It is safe. As long as you aren't over weight, have a heart condition and practice football drills for 6 hours in 100 degree, sun out and 90% humidity.

It is something that can be taken... and taken effectively... but like anything, if misused... it can be harmful. Many kids have died from chugging a whole bottle of Nyquil... but I haven't seen that taken off the market yet.

C-ditty

 

[TheDarkSideNinja]

Hmmm....

I.M.O i would stay away from these supplements!!! The reason they are banned is because they are not safe plain and simple. As with A.S. which also has potential dangers equal or more then those banned!!! I am only for A.S. usage when it is taken to hit a goal which can not be reached without and if used the proper way. Just taking it all the time is plain and simple ignorant I.M.O Also might i add that we get a pretty good amount of caffiene in our diets, well most americans, so taking more really won't do to much!!! I am currently in a nutrition class and i am doing research on Ephedra and have gone over caffiene already so i'm not just talkin out my @$$. Well hopes this helps a lil. Peace ~JT~

 

[poantrex]

Your post was not helpful in the least, and you most definitely are talking out of your ass.

I've taken ephedra in the past and have never had any problems. Of course I didn't have any pre-existing heart or liver conditions that caused that idiot baseball player to die.