Ephedra Weight Loss Diet Supplement with 10 mg Ephedra

10mg (or milligram) tablets of ephedra, as of April 2005, are now legal to use! This remarkable weight loss pill was taken off the market by the FDA because it posed a threat to big pharmaceutical's bottom line. Now sanity has returned and ephedra is back on the market. It is currently available in a once a day pill. You can get your entire days dose of 10mg ephedra in one pill.

Ephedra Weight Loss Products

Ephedra weight loss diet supplement contain the herb ephedra. Ephedra (Chinese name- Ma huang) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine since the 3rd century BC. Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) over the centuries was added in small quantities to tea to help ease congestion and to cure various illnesses like, colds, asthma and respiratory disorders.

Ephedra of late has been found to promote weight loss so it is now sold as a diet supplement. Ma Huang products are available in the many forms including tablets, dried herb/tea, capsules and tincture. Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw of Longevity fame are credited with first using ephedra weight loss diet supplements.

Ephedra weight loss diet supplement helps in fat reduction and also enhances athletic performance. Though beneficial in certain cases the consumption of Ephedra has become controversial, as high doses of the herb have been linked to grave health problems like stroke, seizures, cardiac arrest, and death. While some people experience no ill effects at all their number is far lesser than those who complain of adverse side effects. Increased heart rate for instance is common even at recommended levels of dosage. Conditions such as nervousness, anxiety and insomnia are common at high doses or prolonged use.

Side Effects of Ephedra Weight Loss Diet Supplement

Among the less common side effects of ephedra weight loss diet supplement are loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, headache, kidney stones, problematic and/or painful urination, and muscle cramps. The prevalence of these side effects led the FDA to introduce some control measures. Research into Ephedra was also undertaken. The first step taken by the FDA was to ensure that only natural Ephedra was used in weight loss products. Finally in 2003 products containing Ephedra were totally banned. But then the ban was lifted in 2005 by a Utah court.

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