What is it and where does it come from?
Ephedrine, a stimulating herb that grows in arid regions of the world, goes by such names as: Mormon Tea, Ma Huang, Squaw Tea, and Herbal Ecstasy. The Chinese have been using ephedra for more than 5,000 years to treat the afflictions of the lungs. The main active chemical component of ephedrine is ephedrine, a beta-adrenergic agonist (increases heart rate and body temperature.)
Different strains of the herb contain different concentrations of ephedrine. The Chinese version is the more potent of the strains. Supplements of high quality ephedra are available from MuscleSurf.com
What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this?
Ephedrine is a powerful stimulator that increases metabolism. Ephedra has been used widely to treat many conditions such as the common cold, asthma, and congestion of the bronchial tubes. Research conducted on this herb has shown that it has awesome implications for bodybuilders, weight-trainers, and athletes. Some of the incredible effects are weight loss, metabolizing (burning) fat, and muscle maintenance.
Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?
Athletes have taken ephedra for a number of years to enhance performance. Bodybuilders can benefit from supplementation of ephedrine in many ways. The herb not only promotes the breakdown of fat cells, but also stimulates the biochemistry of muscles, while enhancing performance.
It is also a very important ingredient in cold medicines and can help asthmatics and those who suffer from bronchial ailments such as congestion or cough. All this and it helps people with obesity to lose weight.
Are there any side effects?
Keep out of the reach of children. Not intended for persons under 18 years of age. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not use if you are at risk or being treated for high blood pressure, liver, thyroid, or psychiatric disease, diabetes, pernicious anemia, nervousness, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, cardiac arrhythmias, stroke, or pheochromacytoma. Do not use if you are at risk or being treated difficulty in urination due to prostate enlargement. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if dizziness, sleeplessness, tremors, nervousness, headache, heart palpitations or tingling sensations occur. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are taking an MAO inhibitor or other prescription drug.
Dosaging:
Take 1 dosage AM (i.e. before breakfast) and then up to 4-5 dosages per day.
Try to time them 1 hour before each meal which will help suppress your appetite thus making dieting easier to stomach.
E/C/A : 30mg Ephedrine (1 tab)
200mg Caffeine (Pro Plus)
300mg Asprin (1 tab)
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