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Ephedra DangersThe New England Journal of Medicine published the effects of ephedra on the body in the December 21, 2000 publication. The researchers noted the effect that even a small amount of ephedra can have on a person’s body. The researchers considered 25 mgs to be the recommended therapeutic dose that is usually given with around 200 mgs of caffeine. What the researchers found was that one dose of the ephedra produced a quickened heart rate, opened up the bronchial airways, which allowed more oxygen to be available, and the blood vessels constricted that resulted in an increased blood pressure.
Different people respond to ephedra more or less dangerously than others do. Some ephedra users have died taking the supplement or experienced dangerous conditions like stroke or heart attack. Other ephedra dangers can include hypertension, arrhythmia, or palpitations. Included in the 14,700 reports that Metabolife turned over to the FDA in August 2002 was instances of health problems ranging from strokes, heart attacks, and seizures, in addition to various other effects.
During the federal case that penalized Metabolife another $4.1 million for four personal injuries for Metabolife users that had suffered strokes or heart attacks, Metabolife provided yet another 1,480 customer complaints that they claimed was missed due to a computer glitch. These additional reports provided on November 19, 2002 of Metabolife side effects included three deaths, 20 heart attacks, and 24 strokes. Again, Metabolife stated these records do not indicate ephedra dangers. The FDA has been collecting and receiving reports of adverse events with ephedra since 1994, and in a September 1994 FDA Medical Bulletin, the agency reported the number was increasing. The reported reactions varied from mild side effects to very serious conditions including:
Since 1994, the FDA has collected reports of over 100 deaths among ephedra users such as Metabolife. A report from the Centers for Disease Control on August 16, 1996, reported that the Bureau of Food and Drug safety, Texas Department of Health, received around 500 reports of adverse events in persons that consumed dietary supplement products containing ephedrine. The reports included patients that followed the recommended dosage. If you would like more information on ephedra please contact us. |