What are the dangers or risks of ephedrine?
Heart attack
Stroke
Seizures
Death
Dizziness
Migraine headaches
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Nervousness
Stomach problems
Psychosis (a form of mental illness in which a person loses contact with reality)
So how do you know if a product has ephedrine in it?
These ingredients indicate ephedrine:
Ma huang
Ma huang extract
Ephedra
Chinese ephedra
Ephedra extract
Ephedra herb powder
Ephedra sinica
Eip tonin
Combinations of ephedrine and caffeine can have side effects much greater than those from taking either drug alone.
More bad news...
Bigger headaches!
Bigger stomachaches!
News Flash!
The FDA has issued a WARNING about the potential health risks of ephedrine. In most states, sales are regulated by law.
In addition, ephedra is sometimes substituted for...or added into...illegal ecstasy capsules.