Until recently no herb have been researched as heavily and extensively as ephedra. Ephedra has been broadcasted all over the news in the past few years. But it hasn't been all good news that has been portrayed, its been the deadly effects of the herb that has caught the public's eye.
More than half the American population is obese, so it's no surprise weight loss supplements are popular. What is surprising is that these supplements are not tested for safety. They promise to fight fat, burn fat, and enhance metabolism, but some of the new ingredients may be dangerous. They have been known to cause things such as high blood pressure, stroke, and even death. The FDA has finally began to recognize these drugs, and in 2004 the FDA banned the sale of all products containing ephedrine.
Ephedra, also known as ma huang and by its scientific name, Ephedra sinica, is an herbal product that comes from an evergreen plant. The Chinese used these plants 5,000 years ago, possibly for the......

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