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Ephedrine
About Ephedrine
Ephedrine alkaloids are amphetamine-like compounds with potentially
powerful stimulant effects on the nervous system and heart.
Hundreds of consumer illnesses and injuries associated with
the use of ephedrine have been reported.
Ephedrine is an alkaloid from the leaves of Ephedra
equisetina, E. Sinica, and other species (family Gnetaceae).
It is also called Ephedra &
Ma Huang, the plant source for
the Alkaloid ephedrine. Ephedra, the plant that produces ephedrine
is indigenous to China, India and parts of Southeast Asia
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Ephedrine Products
Products containing ephedrine
extracts have, according to the FDA, caused hundreds of illnesses
including heart attacks, seizures, strokes and even 15 reported
deaths. Ephedrine is an amphetamine-like compound with powerful
and potentially lethal stimulant side effects on the central
nervous system and the heart. Ephedrine side effects can cause
rapid or irregular heartbeats (heart arrhythmias)
Ephedrine Side Effects
Ephedrine acts in a similar way as that of adrenaline. Ephedrine
dilates the bronchial muscles, contacts the nasal mucosa,
raises the blood pressure and is a cardiac stimulant. Further,
ephedrine side effects include psychological side effects
such as depression, nervousness, insomnia, and rapid heart
rate. When taken in combination with caffeine, ephedrine can
over-stimulate the central nervous system, leading to potentially
life-threatening results.
Ephedrine
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