Ephedra containing Supplements are
Dangerous!
At least 124 people have died
and thousands have been to the emergency room as a result of taking
ephedra-containing supplements. Most "fat burners", "metabolism boosters",
"energy boosters", and weight loss supplements contain ephedra, caffeine, and
sometimes aspirin.
Caffeine and aspirin potentiate
the effects of ephedra AND the combination of ephedra and caffeine and/or
aspirin can be lethal or life threatening.Look for these
ingredients on the label:
- Ephedra (ma huang, epitonin, ephedrine)
- Caffeine (guarana, kola nut)
- Aspirin (willow bark, salicylates, salicylic
acid)
DO NOT USE THESE
SUPPLEMENTS:Here is a list of some of the most popular
ephedra-containing supplements and drinks:
Hydroxy-Cut
|
Diet Fuel |
Ripped Fuel
|
Metabolife 356
|
Shape-Fast Plus
|
Ripped Force |
| Metabolite |
Ultimate Orange
|
Yellow Jackets |
Xenadrine
|
Stackers I, II, III
|
Many
others
|
Serious side effects:
- Death
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- High blood pressure
- Seizures
- Fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
- Panic attack or psychoses
The FDA would
like to ban ephedra from the US market.. The main
problem with ephedra is that safe levels are unknown.
.
People have died or had seizures and strokes at relatively low dosages (12-36
mg.).
. Most deaths, seizures and strokes have occurred
during or right after exercise.
. Studies show that
ephedra is not uniformly and explicitly labeled on
supplements.
. Most ephedra-containing supplements have 12
mg or more ephedra alkaloids per dose and recommend 100-300+ mg in 24 hours.
This level clearly raises the risk
of the most serious side effects, including death.
Good web sites for additional information on
supplements:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-savvy.html
http://hcrc.org/
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-ephed.html
KNOW WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR
BODY!!!
