Ephedra

Ephedra, or ephedrine, is an herbal ingredient that is often used in dietary supplements to promote weight loss, boost energy, or enhance athletic performance. Ephedra comes in many forms, including:

  • Ma huang
  • Chinese ephedra
  • Ephedra sinica
  • Ephedrine
  • Ephedra herb powder
  • Epitonin
  • Psuedoephedrine

Ephedra Side Effects

Increasing reports of serious health effects have led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) to closely monitor the use of ephedra in dietary supplements. Reported side effects of ephedra include:

  • Dizziness
  • Blood pressure fluctuation
  • Headache
  • Chest pain
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Hepatitis
  • Seizures

 

Since the FDA does not regulate dietary supplements, manufacturers of ephedra products are able to market ephedra free of approval or monitoring.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by ephedra, you may want to contact an ephedra attorney for more information.

 

 

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