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2002 Ephedra Statistics
U.S. poison-control centers reported that in 2002, 1,178 ephedra side effects were recorded, in addition to at least 100 ephedra linked deaths.

Side Effects of Ephedra
For years various groups have been battling to get the FDA to remove ephedra-containing products from the market, however since herbal supplements are not federally regulated the attempts thus far have been unsuccessful. The dangers ephedra pose are especially heightened when used for the athletic enhancements it is advertised to create, which is why the NFL, International Olympic Committee, and the NCAA have all banned ephedra use already.

Ephedra is so dangerous because it raises the metabolic rate at levels even higher than normal exercise induced rates in warm weather. With the use of ephedra, it interferes with the body’s ability to break up heat. Most ephedra-containing products also have caffeine in them, which further dehydrates the body because it is a diuretic. There is additional cardiovascular stress when using ephedra as well, due to it raising the heart rate.

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BREAKING NEWS!!
DECEMBER 2003- U.S. Officials Ban Ephedra
On December 30 the Bush administration banned the sale of all products containing ephedra. This marks the first time U.S. officials have banned the sale of an over-the-counter nutritional supplement. The ban comes after over 16,000 reports of advese side effects were reported and 155 deaths.

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OCTOBER 2003 - Davis Signs Bill Banning Sale of Ephedra-Based Pills
Governor Gray Davis signed legislation late Sunday night, making California the third state to ban sales of ephedra-based diet pills. Many medical professionals blame diet pills containing ephedra for increased risk of stroke, seizure, and heart attack. Last year, California was one of several states to require consumer warnings on dietary supplements containing ephedra, and now joins New York and Illinois in instituting a ban. Read Full Article....

September 2003 - One Man Pushes for an Ephedra Ban Across the U.S.
After Kevin Riggins’ son died at high school football practice from heatstroke while using an ephedra-containing product, Riggins has been on a mission to make ephedra illegal. So adamant about getting ephedra off the market, Riggins has even attracted the attention of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Already in the news, Riggins’ mission to remove ephedra from the shelves allowed the governor to sign into Illinois law Senate Bill 1418, which makes Illinois the first and only state thus far to ban ephedra sales. Read Full Article....

July 24, 2003 - Democrats want quick ephedra action
Many lawmakers are becoming increasingly frustrated at the delayed actions against regulating ephedra. The FDA required that all ephedra products contain warnings of the potential deadly risks ephedra has been linked to five months ago, however promises of ephedra action has yet to be fulfilled. Read Full Article...

May 3, 2003 - Metabolife 356 reviewed by GAO
The General Accounting Office reviewed thousands of Metabolife side effect complaints stemming from the company’s best selling product Metabolife 356. Linked to hundreds of deaths, serious injury and side effects, Metabolife 356 contains ephedra, which has been the source of controversy as well as Metabolife lawsuits.

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Death of Major League Baseball Player Casts Shadow on Ephedra

Considered more dangerous than anabolic steroids by many, the death of Steve Bechler on February 17, 2003 brought attention to already controversial issue of the dangers of stimulants like ephedra. Ephedra can be extremely dangerous because of the acute adverse effects that it can cause. The ephedra has been and is used by athletes because it will allow the athlete to not feel as fatigued as they normally would, which can cause them to overextend themselves and ignore signs that would indicate adverse effects.

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Ephedrine use may have contributed to death of baseball pitcher
Baltimore Orioles baseball pitching prospect, Steve Bechler died of heatstroke on Monday, February 17, 2003.

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The American Heart Association is urging ephedra to be removed from the over the counter market
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Metabolife Information

Metabolife International is the largest manufacturer of ephedra-containing products in the nation. Containing caffeine and the herbal supplement ephedra, Metabolife is used as a weight loss pill, in addition to improving athletic performance.

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Metabolife Side Effects and Your Legal Rights

Metabolife has now had 145 personal injury cases filed against the company. Due to the long controversy regarding safety and ephedra, in addition to the criminal investigation that is underway involving Metabolife, the number of Metabolife legal battles are expected to continue being filed.

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Scientists Inform Congress of Ephedra Dangers

Several scientists told Congress in October 2002 of the serious and potentially deadly ephedra dangers linked to the supplement, including heart attacks when ephedra causes constricting blood vessels and raising blood pressure and pulse rates.

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