Ephedra known also as ma huang, and Chinese ephedra comes from a shrub in Asia and is a dietary supplement used to assist in weight loss and muscle enhancement. Ephedra is the herbal form of ephedrine, an amphetamine-like stimulant. Some products that contain ephedra are Metabolif 356, Metabolife, and Ultimate Orange. Linked to strokes, heart conditions, kidney, and other serious diseases, it is estimated that from four to fifteen million Americans take ephedra products. Ephedra makers claim that no serious health problems result if the product is taken as directed. However, because many young, health-conscious persons take ephedra, they tend to ignore the warning and take more than they should. More important, ephedra-containing supplements may have very different doses than described on the bottles in which those supplements arrive. This increases the possibility of taking more of the dose than advised.

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