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Ephedra, a shrub-like plant found mainly in the desert areas of Central Asia, is commonly referred to as Ma Huang by the Chinese. Ma Huang has been used by the Chinese for thousands of years. Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine are two alkaloids that are the main active ingredients in Ephedra. Ephedrine accounts for about 30-90% of the total amount of alkaloids present in ephedra, depending on the species of the herb. Ephedra products are often used as diet pills, appetite suppressants and also in over-the-counter medications for bronchial asthma.

 
Ephedra for Weight Loss


Ephedra for weight loss

Ephedra products are widely used during weight loss programs. The ephedrine that is present in ephedra increases the rate of metabolism in the body, which helps sugar and fats to burn more efficiently, leading to loss of weight. Ephedrine also mobilizes the carbohydrates reserves and stored fat in the body, reducing the appetite.
Many of the available fat burning supplements contain ephedra as a base. Ephedra products have been proven to be extremely effective in curbing the appetite and reducing weight. However, diet pills with ephedra can cause certain side effects such as headache, anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, hypertension, restlessness, irregular heartbeat and stroke. Caution needs to be exercised before taking any ephedra diet pills.

How ephedra products work
Ephedra products contain chemicals that have the same reaction on the body as the naturally occurring epinephrine and norepinephtine, which typically cause the body to go into ‘fight or flight’ mode when faced with an adverse situation. During this time, there is an increase in blood pressure, increase in production of heat in the body, increase in blood flow to the brain and rapid heart beat. Products containing ephedra either alone or in a combination with minerals, vitamins and other assorted botanicals bring about an increase in energy leading to improved athletic performance.

Increase in Energy
Cautionary measures when taking ephedra products
Before taking diet pills with ephedra, you are advised to take certain cautionary measure including:
Consult your doctor, more so if you already on any kind of medication.
Do not consume more than a total of 90 mg per day.
Decrease your intake of coffee when taking any kind of ephedra diet pills.
Do not use if pregnant or planning on getting pregnant.
Do not use if you are already suffering from high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, seizures, depression or thyroid disease.
 
Only buy ephedra products that carry an appropriate warning label.
 
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Ephedra products and caffeine

Products containing ephedra are effective for losing weight by themselves. And when combined with caffeine, the weight-loss effects of ephedra are enhanced. However, when taking any ephedra diet pills together with caffeine, you need to reduce your intake of coffee and other caffeine-based drinks including tea and certain soft drinks. This is because caffeine acts as a diuretic and takes away fluids from the body. If you are a heavy coffee drinker and cannot do without your daily dose of coffee, it is preferable not to taking any kind of diet pills with ephedra. Drinking lots of water throughout the day can help prevent dehydration.

Ephedra products for medical reasons
Ephedra products pseudoephedrine and synthetic ephedrine are the main ingredients in many over-the-counter medications for asthma, nasal congestion and hay fever. They provide faster relief from symptoms that present themselves during bronchial asthma including breathing difficulty, chest congestion and panting.
 
 
 

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