There is a growing amount of evidence against the use of Ephedra (also known as Ma Huang) ...

 

What is Epherda?
Epherda is an ancient Chinese medicinal root known as Ma Huang.

Epherda Warnings ...
There are isolated reports that ephedra can cause heart palpitations and strokes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), claim that there is no conclusive evidence that ephedra is dangerous.

As of October 2002, Over 1,000 voluntarily submitted Adverse Event Reports (AERs) associated with dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids have been received by the FDA. A number of these Adverse Event Reports have described events that have resulted in death or serious problems such as cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, seizures and strokes.

Epherda Banned ...
Ephedra was recently banned as a diet product in Canada. It is banned by the International Olympic Committee, USA National Football League and USA National Collegiate Athletic Association. Ephedra based diet supplements are banned at all U.S. Army base stores worldwide.

USA States Take Action Against Epherda ...
In 2003, California's ephedra heart-safety labeling law goes into effect. Kansas, Nebraska and New York are considering similar laws. Attorneys in some states are filing lawsuits against ephedra manufacturers with the argument that the diet products posed health risks to their clients.

US Food and Drug Administration Warnings on Epherda