Ephedrine and It’s Use as a Weight Loss Pill

The ma huang plant is a 5,000 year old herb that originated in China and has been used to treat asthma, allergies, and hay fever. The active ingredient, commonly known as ephedrine or ephedra has been under scrutiny for several years by governments around the world as more and more people use ephedrine for weight loss.

Ephedrine is an alkaloid whose salt is water soluble. It is a nervous system stimulant that resembles adrenaline and increases metabolic rate that results in increased calorie burn. You may have heard of products such as Hudroxycut, Ripped Fuel and Xenadrine that once used cominations of ephedrine and other ingredients to aid with weight loss.

Ephedrine is on the Olympic Committee’s list of banned substances as it is a performance enhancer that increases energy and output. Due to its efficacy, strength and potential abuse, the FDA sought to restrict sales in 2004.

Ephedrine is a favorite amongst bodybuilders and those seeking to lose weight as it is a powerful energy stimulant that increases heart rate, blood pressure as well as body temperature. Combined with caffeine and other ingredients such as green tea and guarana, these ephedrine stacks pack a powerful punch.

Here are my suggestions for safe consumption of ephedrine:

– only take on training days rather than on a daily basis

– don’t take it on an empty stomach

– don’t take if pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive

– don’t take at least 8 hours before bed if you value your sleep

– take no more than a 25mg dose at a time

– start small – take only 1/2 dose for the first few days to assess tolerance

Though ephedrine is a fantastic weight loss pill, it is no magic bullet. For long-term results, make sure your diet, exercise and sleep are balanced and sensible to ensure that you are healthy and fit even while not on ephedrine.

Joe trains 5 times a week at Bally’s Gym in Orange County. A long-time fitness enthusiast, he recommends that you buy ephedrine and eca stacks from Astronutrition.

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