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Ephedra has been a very controversial material in recent years. This is largely due to its fat-burning effect and perceived risk for which may be fatal. Many hardcore bodybuilders have kissed her on the scene while others intend to stay on the safe side. What problems and is it really a good initiative to ban its use?

Ephedra is generally refers to the plant Ephedra Sinica and is called ma huang in Chinese. It has long been included in traditional Chinese medicine in the past 5000 years due to its powerful effects in the treatment of hay fever, influenza, colds and asthma. Ephedrine, a stimulant and a thermogenic. This is caused by properties of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. The resulting effects would alertness, attention, a increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, respiration and helps stimulate metabolism.

The hype about ephedra may be due to its fat burning and thermogenic effects especially when taken together with caffeine and aspirin. Studies have shown that people are burning nearly 1 kg more weight compared with placebo. This explains why many bodybuilders, athletes and individuals have welcomed average instant results with hopes of losing unwanted fat and improved performance in sports. True nature of weight loss, maintenance of weight loss and athletic performance, however, is not fully known.

Ephedra may also cause a variety of side effects ranging from mild to sometimes fatal. Examples are allergic or hypersensitivity as show:

 • Rash
• irritable mood
 • Dizziness
 • Nausea
• restlessness
 • Excitability
 • Agitation
 • Tremor
 • tremors
 • Insomnia
 • heavy sweating
 • itchy skin and scalp
 • Vomiting
 • frequent urination
 • Hyperthermia or fever
 • Dehydration
• An irregular heartbeat
• Warm Feelings
 • Seizure
 • Heart attack
 • Stroke or death

The FDA or Food and Drug Administration has begun to question the actions full of equipment after learning a number of effects dangerous side and deadly. The FDA banned ephedra, and other ephedra-containing supplements, April 12, 2004.

Many bodybuilders and other athletes have taken ephedra before it was banned in April 2004 and there were many questions surrounding the true effectiveness and dangers. Some argue that only the combination of aspirin causing serious side effects.

Bodybuilding batteries have popularized Court of Auditors or ephedrine, caffeine, aspirin would stack that can help people lose fat 50% to 100% more than other supplements known fat burning. Others have substituted the aspirant with green tea extract yohimbe hoping to reduce the known risks.

Many athletes have suffered from popular ephedra competitor. Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer died heat stroke in May 2001 which were partly stimulated by the use of ephedra. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler died of strokes heat as well in 2003, where the medical examiner found that the toxicity of ephedra was a huge contributing factor.

The International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency also bans ephedrine because until now, many athletes continue to consume to improve its performance and effects of fat burning.

Other agencies that consider it as a banned substance for muscle supplements include the NBA or National Basketball Association, the NFL or National Football League, the NHL or National Hockey League, FIFA and motorcycle racing groups. Find out more tips and guide about muscle supplements and what to avoid at http://musclesupplements.faq-guide.com

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