how dangerous is ephedrine

[chrisguyver]

i have been taking an ephedrine product for some time know and was just woundering if this will cause any dangerous long term side effects.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

You usually do research and ask these types of questions before you put something into your body. (<-- reference for future supplementation, ect.)

Not sure... you'll most likely desensatize yourself in one way or another as is the case with most stimulants of long term use.

 

[Mrs.Extra_strong]

to much of anything can be bad. Most of the problems from ephedra have been cause from other problems. LIke not working out and then just takeing it making you hear go faster than it has in about 5 years or more kinda like not working out for a long time and then just going and running 5 miles with out building up.

I say take some time off

 

[alex2678]

If you have pre-existing health or cardiac conditions you may want to limit or avoid ephedrine. Here's one study:

Researchers at Harvard and Columbia Find Ephedra Safe and Effective in Combating Excess Weight

Study Published in The International Journal of Obesity Also Reveals Significant Weight Loss in Subjects

A study conducted by researchers at Harvard and Columbia Universities and published in two respected medical journals has concluded that Ephedra dietary supplements are safe and effective for the use of losing weight and promoting increased health. This is another victory for the effective yet sometimes controversial herb, which is a prime component of WIN's popular BIOLEAN® dietary supplement.

The study was published in abstract form in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology's FASEB Journal and as a full study in The International Journal of Obesity.

In this study, the Harvard/Columbia researchers found that herbal Ephedra, when combined with caffeine, lowered body weight, fat and body mass index. This news comes on the heels of a comprehensive science-based risk analysis performed by Cantox Health Sciences International, in which researchers found that Ephedra was both safe and beneficial for weight loss at the 90 mg per day dosage.

In August 2000, a seven-member panel of experts completed a multi-disciplinary review of Ephedra, also known as Ma Huang, and concluded that there is no association between serious adverse events and Ephedra when consumed as directed. Conservative estimates indicate that over three billion servings of Ephedra products are consumed each year.

 

[studlife22]

is ephedra still banned or did that appeal overturn the original ruling?

 

[nycgirl]

is ephedra still banned or did that appeal overturn the original ruling?

I think you can purchase it in the U.S. now.

Holy 90mg!! 25mg seems to be enough for me.

 

[*Bunny*]

to much of anything can be bad.

agreed that anything in EXCESS can be bad for you ... & prior/current & family health issues do play a factor IMPO.

 

[javaguru]

If you don't have a pre-existing medical condition and follow dosing guidelines then it's as safe if not safer than most OTC meds.

 

[Lee]

90mg of epherda would kill me. 20mg is more then enough.

 

[chrisguyver]

ya I only take 25mg a day.