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Ephedra, ephedrine, Ma Huang
SummaryEphedra, also called Ma Huang, is a naturally occurring substance derived from botanicals. Its principal active ingredient is ephedrine. It is a dietary supplement that was used by people to lose weight. But, using it carries significant health risks. It has been banned by the FDA. DescriptionEphedra is a shrub-like plant that is found in desert regions in central Asia and other parts of the world. It is a stimulant containing the herbal form of Ephedrine. This stimulant promotes weight loss by increasing your body's metabolism and thus burning more calories. It was also use an an energy booster and for increased athletic performance. Ephedrine is also found in some over-the-counter Asthma medications. HistoryEphedra use was popular in the mid to late 1990s and into the new millennium. On February 17, 2003 Baltimore Orioles' baseball player, Steve Bechler died. His death was linked to Ephedra use. By the end of 2003, the FDA started cracking down on Ephedra. The FDA cracked down on Ephedra, requiring that warning labels be placed on bottles. It was linked to the death of a professional baseball player, Baltimore Orioles' Steve Bechler. CriticismEphedrine has been shown to have serious adverse effects, include hypertension (elevated blood pressure), palpitations (rapid heart rate), neurophathy (nerve damage), myopathy (muscle injury), psychosis, stroke, memory loss, heart rate irregularities, insomnia, nervousness, tremors, seizures, heart attacks, and death. Also, studies have shown that Ephedrine-based supplements only provide short-term weight loss. Tags: fat-burner pill stimulant supplements Related Diets: Xenadrine RFA-1 Lipo 6 Xenadrine EFX Hot Rox Hydroxycut |
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| Anonymous | posted 1-Jun-2006 10:19am I was on ephdra for quite a while and now I have an anxiety disorder and cannot consume much caffeine, on top of the doctors told me that the amount of weight loss pills I took slowed down a naturally high metabolism. I had never really had a weight problem, now I can't keep it down. Ephedra needs to be banned for good. |
| Anonymous | posted 22-Jun-2006 1:44pm I used Xenadrine RFA-1 before it was banned from the market and I lost almost 100 lbs in less than 7 months. So people can say what they want about Ephedrine but it works. Sure the side effects were horrible and they included Shortness of breath, double vision, vomiting, and increased heart rate but to me it was all worth it. The only reason people died from it is because the idiots did not follow the instructions and overdosed. |
bill | posted 22-Jun-2006 2:14pm Were you able to keep the 100 lbs off when you stopped taking Xenadrine? |
| Anonymous | posted 4-Jul-2006 6:38pm I must say I lost 60 pounds when I was Xenadrine RFA-1 and I did gain some of the weight back when I stopped taking it. I did only because I cannot buy it anymore and do I wish I had that same body again. |
| Anonymous | posted 18-Jul-2006 5:29pm Two words, IT WORKED. For me anyway. I was on the Xenadrine with ephdra before it was banned and lost a lot of weight. I have kept it off since. Side effects were, accelerated heart rate, and working my butt off, because I had sudden bursts of energy. I couldn't sit still. |
| Anonymous | posted 22-Jul-2006 7:16pm I've taken several supplements containing Ephedrine over the past 6 years and it DOES work! Side effects were: insomnia, rapid pulse, and sometimes headaches, and loss of apetitie but they were not severe enough for me to stop taking the pills. I did manage to keep the weight off. |
| Anonymous | posted 24-Jul-2006 4:18pm i love 75 pounds on the ephedra stacker 3's but they banned it when i got pregnant with my 2nd daughter and now i have the weight back |
| Anonymous | posted 7-Aug-2006 11:55pm i loved ephedra. I still love it. thank you internet. |
| Anonymous | posted 18-Nov-2006 8:13pm i miss the ephedra so much- i cannot find a pill to replace it-so if anyone knows tell me- i lost so much weight on ephedra and had so much energy- i need that energy back to help me loose weight. |
| Anonymous | posted 19-Jan-2007 11:54pm I CAN NOT EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I LOVED XNEDRINE RFA 1. I lost losts of weight and it was so easy. I can't find the pills any where and have used everything else...paying top dollar but never finding anything that even comes close. It gave me energy, decreased my appetite and burned fat! If anyone knows where to get the stuff please post on the site. |
| ernie | posted 20-Jan-2007 12:34pm i agree, The RFA was the bomb....I also miss the stacker 2. I use superdrine now which is almost the same as RFA (so they say). It actually works opretty good for me. losdt 9 pounds in 2.5 weeks...i buy it at arnoldsupplements although last time i checked they were backordered,. |
| ernie | posted 20-Jan-2007 12:40pm just checked...looks like they have it back in stock.. http://www.arnoldsupplements.com/Superdrine_RX_10_Diet_Pills_p/agl-003.htm also, has anyone ever used Trim MAxx? my friend says she uses it. it's a "dieters" tea. She just started. I didnt want to buy any before i got some feedback. Anyone? thanks again...ern |
| Anonymous | posted 21-Jan-2007 11:44am You can find the ingredient list for Xenadrine at http://www10.epinions.com/content_91556580996 and it says: Xenadrine RFA-1 contains the following ingredients: Pantothenic Acid [40 mg], Bitter Orange [85 mg], Ma Haung 335 mg], Guarana Extract [910 mg], White Willow Bark Extract [105 mg], Ginger Root [50 mg], Proprietary ThermoSynergist Blend – which includes L-Tyrosine, Acetyl L-Carnitine, Fisetin, Magnesium Phosphate, DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) [225 mg]. There are several inert ingredients that are also in this supplement blend: Calcium Phosphate, Talc, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. but would be better to read a real label from a Xenadrine bottle. Don't know if the dose is 1 or 2 capsules for the above list. |
| Anonymous | posted 4-Mar-2007 1:49pm I used rfa for a year and lost 40 pounds, I used to look so good, and cannot find anything that even comes close to it. Please suggest something to help me lose weight again, i run, exercise diet, and nothing works like rfa did, HELP |
| Anonymous | posted 11-Mar-2007 1:12pm i bought some stimerex with epehedra online and i have lost 4 pounds this week. i too used to take xenadrine rfa1 and this honestly seems stronger. |
| Pharmacist | posted 27-Mar-2007 5:35am All medications have side effects. Even taking too many Naturopathic vitamins or drinking too much water results in death. WBR LeoP |
| Pharmacy Man | posted 29-Mar-2007 2:39pm The FDA is corrupt. Look at all the money they spend on campaigns to rush things through. They own the presidency and most of the congress and senate WBR LeoP |
| dave2163 | posted 29-Apr-2007 10:18am ive takin ephedra product for 20 years and i think its great,other than some side effects.the people that ruined it for everybody else is the idiots taking 6 at a time and really obusing it. |
| dave2163 | posted 29-Apr-2007 10:20am can you by ephedra and is it really banned yet? |
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