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Q: Ephedra Products, where?
Where can i find strong ephedra products like the ones banned some years ago. I lost tons of wheight with them and now I need to lose again after my first child. Other product are just not helpfull enough. Please if someone tried anything like the old stuff let me know where. Thanks.

A: It's actually really easy to get. Type in "ephedrine" in any search engine and you can find a million sites which sell it. It's not that expensive either. I have heard of "stacking" which is combining ephedrine, caffeine, and aspirin which is supposed to work awesome. Nothing has worked for me since they took ephedrine off the market. I know people will slam me for this answer, but it's my personal choice.

Q: Are any Ephedra Products (with root, not leaf extract) still available?
Before all of the banning involved with Ephedra, they used to get Ephedra extract from the root of the plant where it was much stronger than the leaves... My understanding of the latest ruling is companies can make ephedra products again, however they can only use the leaves (which are much weaker) than the roots... so 25mg of Ephedra from leaves is way less potent than 25mg of Ephedra from roots.... So my question is, are there any products still available that have 25mg of Ephedra from roots?... like from Canada / China or where ever? It amazes me how they can put any kind of ban on Ephedra which probably caused a few hundred deaths over the lifetime of the product because some people who shouldn't have taken it in the first place took too much... yet smoking kills 2.5 million per year and they haven't baned tobacco... our government is really messed up in priorities... yea tobacco lobby

A: It amazes me how they can put any kind of ban on Ephedra which probably caused a few hundred deaths over the lifetime of the product because some people who shouldn't have taken it in the first place took too much... That's not why ephedra products are being banned. They are being banned because ephedra is used in the production of methamphetamine

Q: What is wrong with Ephedra? Is it dangerous to use it? Has it been clinically proven? Why isit being Illegal
I just received an Email from an Internet Site. Claiming I should stock up on Ephedra products. I ordered a one time weight loss pill, but they keep urging me to Buy ASAP. What is wrong with Ephedra and If it's Illegal why are they selling it?

A: Species of Ephedra have traditionally been used by indigenous people for a variety of medicinal purposes, and are a likely candidate for the Soma plant of Indo-Iranian religion. Also known as ma huang, it was used in traditional Chinese medicine up to 5,000 years ago[citation needed], probably for the treatment of asthma and hay fever. In the late 1900s, it was used as a stimulant and a dieting aid. Due to the risk of adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, Western medical professionals recommend against the consumption of any ephedra.[1] Chemistry The alkaloids ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are the active constituents of the plant. Pseudoephedrine is used in over-the-counter decongestants. Ephedrine is used to treat low blood pressure, but alternatives with reduced cardiovascular risk have replaced it for treating asthma. It is also considered a performance-enhancing drug and is prohibited in most competitive sports. Some species in the Ephedra genus have zero alkaloid content and are therefore essentially inert, however the most commonly used species, Ephedra sinica, has a total alkaloid content of 1–3% by dry weight. Ephedrine constitutes 40–90% of the alkaloid content, with the remainder consisting of pseudoephedrine and the demethylated forms of each [2]. [edit] Effects Ephedra is both a stimulant (similar to adrenaline) and a thermogenic. It stimulates the brain, increases heart rate, constricts blood vessels (increasing blood pressure), and expands bronchial tubes (making breathing easier). Its thermogenic properties cause an increase in metabolism, evidenced by an increase in body heat. Side effects of ephedra may include irritability, nervousness, dizziness, trembling, headache, vomiting and hyperthermia. Chemical dependence may also develop. Safety Just like other stimulants such as Ritalin[3], in high doses ephedra can cause heart attacks, stroke, and seizures[4]. Yet, because ephedra is unregulated and because its primary use is now for weight-loss, there is additional concern about safety due to dieters taking more than the recommended amount, hoping to lose weight faster. The FDA maintains that "[ephedra] is dangerous at any dose"[5]. But there are many people including experienced users of ephedra[6] who don't agree with the FDA. One popular website with a focus on ephedra questions the FDA's recommendation, asking, "If ephedra is as dangerous as the FDA claims it is, given that the Chinese have been using it for 5,000 years, shouldn't they have experienced enough adverse events to be wary of it? If the FDA is so forceful in its opinion that any amount of natural ephedra is harmful, why does it allow you to buy Big Pharma's synthetic versions of ephedra, 240mg pseudoephedrine[7] and 25mg ephedrine[8] without a prescription? Unless natural ephedra is more dangerous than its synthetic form, it's disingenuous to prohibit the sale of natural ephedra if the synthetic form can be sold without a prescription!"[9] Ephedra and pseudoephedrine are precusors to methamphetamine. After ephedra was restricted, sales of pseudoephedrine soared (which can be used instead of ephedra in the production of the drug methamphetamine). Sales of decongestants such as Sudafed now have restrictions and are monitored in the United States. However it should be stated that decongestants were popular for the making of methamphetamine prior to the restrictions placed on ephedra products. [edit] Regulatory history in the United States Beginning in the 1990s, concerns about the safety of Ephedra and Ephedra-based products began to be publicly raised in the United States. Concentrated mixtures were found in weight control products marketed as "dietary supplements". Sympathomimetic amines such as ephedrine raise heart rate and blood pressure and can be particularly hazardous to those with pre-existing cardiac problems. After receiving over 800 reports of "adverse events", the country's federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed regulations in 1997 for a warning label, and a limited dose of 8mg (no more than 24mg per day).[10] After various petitions for and against the regulations, (including complaints about the accuracy of dosage and lack of quality control in the dietary supplement industry [11]) the FDA hired the RAND Corporation to do a study in 2002, [12] and eventually linked 155 deaths to Ephedra, most of them caused by cardiac problems and strokes.[citation needed] In May 2003, the health food store General Nutrition Center announced that they would stop carrying ephedra-containing products as of June 2003. [9] The FDA must approve all drugs before they may be sold in the United States. It considers the risks and benefits of medications for specific medical conditions, may require a doctor's prescription, make labeling requirements, or ban the drug entirely. The burden of proof for safety is on the manufacturer. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 creates a class of substances known as dietary supplements, which are not subject to pre-approval, and for which the burden of proof is on the government if it wishes to restrict availability. As a traditional herb, Ephedra qualifies as a dietary supplement. On December 30, 2003, the FDA announced a ban (effective 12 April 2004) on the uncontrolled sale of dietary supplements containing Ephedra, citing "an unreasonable risk of illness or injury"[citation needed] from the use of the drug. The active ingredients ephedrine and pseudoephedrine remained available as an ingredient in some over the counter (OTC) medications that are clearly labeled in accordance with FDA regulations. Chemicals created in a laboratory do not qualify as dietary supplements, even if they are the same as those found in natural products. Many advocates maintained that Ephedra was safe in low doses typical of traditional herbal preparations, and that the adverse cardiovascular effects were associated with higher doses. The Nutraceutical Corporation of Park City, Utah, which had been selling a relatively low dose (10mg, compared to 40mg-100mg doses also on the market) sued the FDA. On 14 April 2005, Utah federal district judge Tena Campbell ruled in favor of the company.[13] The ruling stated that because of the 1994 law and Ephedra's status as a dietary supplement, the FDA did not have the statutory authority to require the manufacturer to prove that the product offered a benefit, and that it had failed to meet its burden of proof that the 10mg dose posed a sufficient risk. Nutraceutical said that it did not plan to re-introduce Ephedra, and that it had brought the suit merely to protect its other product lines from overzealous regulation by the FDA. The FDA said that it considered further research into the dose-dependent safety of Ephedra to be unethical, given the lack of benefit (other than for short-term weight loss [14]) and potential risk.[15] Critics renewed calls to reform the 1994 dietary supplement law.[16] [17] The state of California has reinstated Ephedra dietary supplements in January 2006, followed by New York and Illinois. These laws are not affected by the federal court decision. [18] On August 17th, 2006 a three judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit overruled a lower United States District Court decision by Judge Tena Campbell for the District of Utah. [19] On August 18th, 2006, Jonathan Emord, the attorney representing Nutraceutical Corporation announced "On or before September 29, 2006, Plaintiff Nutraceutical Corporation will file a petition for rehearing en banc by the entire 10th Circuit." [20] [edit] In professional sports In the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the Argentine footballer Diego Armando Maradona tested positive for ephedrine in a doping control for using one dietary supplement product containing the substance. The Japanese motorcycle racer Noriyuki Haga tested positive for it in 2000, being disqualified from two races and banned from two more as a result. The U.S. National Football League banned players from using ephedra as a dietary supplement in 2001 after the death of Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Korey Stringer. The substance is also banned by the National Basketball Association.[21] Baseball pitcher Steve Bechler of the Baltimore Orioles died in 2003 after taking the supplement that same year. [10] Later that year, his widow filed a $600 million wrongful death lawsuit against the manufacturer.[22] NFL player Todd Sauerbrun of the Denver Broncos was suspended for the first month of the 2006 season after testing positive for the banned supplement ephedra. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephedra

Q: why products contain ephedra and where can i buy them /?
not oof line , i mena like walgreens or something .. i need ephedra to lose weuight and i cant fint it anywhere

A: Hi, I used to use them but found that I have lost this weight and it has now stayed off now just follow these rules. There are also several recipe books and recipes on her web site. I lost 92 pounds, down from 325 lbs. The first week I started eating this way I lost 8 pounds... but it was probably because I was so big to begin with. The rules are... Food group 1 Fats, meats, oils, cream, butter Food group 2 Veggies (no avocado or potatoes or carrots, these turn immediately to sugar when they hit your saliva). Food group 3 Carbohydrates, rice, pasta, potatoes, non fat milk. Food group 4 Fruit, eat only in the morning, on an empty stomach, about an hour before breakfast, not after. Don't eat it at night. Rule... eat anything from group 1 with anything from group 2. Rule... eat anything from group 2 with anything from group 3. Rule... Do NOT eat group 1 with group 3. Rule... No soda, caffeines, whole milk, yogurt, avocados, bananas all of these have fat and carbos so when you want to lose weight don't eat them. Afterwards you can. Picture this in your head, insulin from your pancreas is secreted, to help digest sugars, and anything digested with it will be 'stored' as fat. So if you want the pasta and bread, don't have the butter or oil or meat, instead have a marinara tomato sauce, or sauted veggies with garlic, no oil or butter with carbos... remember. I hope this helps and if you need any help on this let me know. I will be glad to help.

Q: I am trying to find a website where i can buy phentermine or ephedra products that are real.?
Does anyone know of a website that has the real stuff. I'm trying to lose weight for my wedding so i'm looking for a one month supply only. I tried US-Pills.com but they were all out. Please help!!!

A: Phentermine is highly regulated these days. It's next to impossible to get it, even over the internet, without a prescription. And even if you do find a site, it's probably not a reputable one. Scammers are starting to post links even here on yahoo answers (Scam sites are selling fake pills that just sound like phentermine - phenhermine, phentrimine and many more..) The only way is to get it from a doctor. None of the people I know who once ordered phen online still do it. The good online pharmacies have stopped selling it, and just scammers are left who gladly take an advantage of this situation. If you will find a real and reliable source where you can still order the real stuff online then you will be very, very lucky. Just keep fingers crossed the pharmacy will be in business until your order arrives, because it can get closed any moment.. I stopped using phen 9 months ago and started to take acomplia after I quit phen. It also works fine for me and I am losing a pound or a few every week. It is very popular in UK, Germany and many other countries worldwide. Not so much in the US yet. This is good site for Acomplia info if anyone's interested

Q: do "fat burners" really work? i am interested in ephedra and caffeine free products that i've seen in mags. ty
i'm 42, in a rigorous weight and cardio program, and trying to lose the last 5-10 lbs around my gut. any suggestions?

A: Simple answer: NO, they might help very very little, like instead of losing 29 pounds, youll lose 30. Its such a small amount its not even worth it. Change your diet (stop calories even more), and change your exercise routine, so something new

Q: Products with ephedra and hoodia?
Has anyone tried the diet pill with ephedra and hoodia combined? lots of negative side effects like jittery-ness, or no? not able to sleep? appetite suppressant? work well, or not?

A: I use Lipodrene & it worked great for me and several of my friends. It has ephedra in it. I lost 25 lbs. in about 45 days. I don't really exercise but, I did try to eat better. I love junk food but, I stayed under 1600 calories per day. I had 2 cheat days per week where I could eat anything I wanted. I'm 33yrs. old and 5'7". I weighed 165lbs. & dropped to 140lbs. without much trouble. My goal weight is 130lbs. I have hit a plateau now and I'm thinking about going off the Lipodrene for a few weeks and then starting up again, along with some exercise. I'm told that will jumpstart my weight loss again. Be warned though, this stuff kills your appetite but, you MUST eat before taking it or you will feel very jittery and nauseaus. Follow the directions and you should be fine. I've also been told that there is about to be another ban on Ephedra products in a month or so. If you want to get some, buy it soon! Good luck:)

Q: whats the best ephedra product back on the market for weight loss?


A: Treatment for Excessive Fat and Weight :- PHYTOLACCA BERRY's Mother Tincture is perhaps the safest and sure fire way of loosing excessive fat around abdomen. With Phytolacca Berry once you loose the excessive fat and weight you don't get it back because you body takes care of itself after that and keeps you from gathering up excessive fat. It is prescribed after having a baby too, to get the tummy to loose its flab and to make it flatter and tighter. And after loosing weight with this you don't get flabby it tightens up the flab and skin along with helping your body to shed the excessive accumulation of fat around the girth The dosage is 15 to 20 drops of the tincture in half a cup of hot water thrice a day half hour before or after meals. Avoid Chocolates, Coffee, Mints, Red Meat and Carbonated and Alcoholic drinks while taking Homeopathic Medicines. You have to take it for at least 30 to 45 days after that you start to feel the results. To the best of my knowledge its the safest and the most sure fire way of loosing fat and weight and keeping it of for keeps. Excellent remedy for Obese people who cant seem to shed weight despite trying. Homeopathic Remedies can be found at all Major Herbal Stores or could be bought on line, In most of the world Homeopathic remedies are quite cheap and easy to find and they do not need a prescription. Take care and God Bless ! ATTENTION :- Please give a valid and working email ID if you want a reply to your email queries lots of people send me mails which can not be replied to. So please validate your email address before you send me an email. Thank You

Q: What is the best kind of Ephedra containg product?


A: Xenadrine, Hydroxycut, Metabolife 356, Metabofuel, DON’T have it anymore….Herbalean does. Herbalean is the best, time tested and proven. best prices here http://www.herbaleanonline.com

Q: Why was ephedra made illegal?
also, i was doing a bit of searching and found companies selling products WITH ephedra. are these legit? how can they be selling it if it's illegal? anyone know the deal?

A: Ephedra has been legalized again due to a court ruling that stated the FDA(who pushed for the initial ban), did not have the control, or power to ban a substance that after clinical trials was deemed to be an herbal supplement. Ephedra is a natural occuring dietary supplement, and therefore cannot be classified as a "drug" according to US laws governing the FDA. Also, a patent cannot be placed over Ephedra, due to the fact that it is also a natural occuring supplement. Although it is no longer banned, due to the bad press that Ephedra recieved, not many companies are marketing ephedra laced products. Personally, I loved the little buggers and their delicious appetite suppressing ways!

Q: Just to be clear, has there been yet another ban on ephedra?
I know that there was a ban on it in '03 or '04 that was lifted in '04 or '05, but has there been yet another ban? I NEED my ephedra and the only thing I see is ephedra-free products. Phooey, that ephedra-free crap doesn't work.

A: you're an addict...you need to go to ephedra anon.

Q: Ephedra...and which product?
I work out 4-6 times a week. Im real big, about 6'1 260. I have a ton of muscle, but a little bit of a gut, and love handels. I do alot of cardio, and eat pretty healthy for the most part. I was thinking maybe Lipodrene or some ephedra product may help me shed these extra pounds off. Spare me the health risk talk!! Is there a particula product that is real effective? Like I said, I work out hard, but need some extra help shedding pounds.

A: spare you the health talk, but help you put yourself at risk for a host of problems. no thanks!

Q: (Canadian residents only) - Does anyone know if Ephedra is again legal to buy or have shipped to Canada?
I have heard that a US Appeals Court has overturned the US ban on products containing Ephedra. Does anybody know if that changes the ban on it here in Canada? Can it be purchased on a US Web site, then shipped here without being confiscated by Canadian Customs?

A: you might be interested in Herbalean. It's from the original makers of MetaboLife, and does contain Ma Huang ephedra and Hoodia for appetite suppression. It's also in an extended release formula so you won't get the jitters that you'd normally get from the older ephedra supplements.

Q: Has anyone used Herbalean hoodia ephedra product ?
It is supposed to be like the original Metabolife. That was a great product. I seen them 3 for $99 www.thermodiet.com but I don't know if the product works as good as it sounds.

A: I have had good results with it and lost 12 lbs in less than 2 months. I found the best price on Discount Herbalean . com

Q: How can I get ephedra the plant not ephedrine.?
I know that headshops cell a product call "herbal extacy" and it is dried rolled up ephedra but I want to get the plant so I can harvest my own crop.

A: You can buy it at Nurseries a lot of times. Many places sell it as a landscape plant