Is Ephedra Safe?Is Ephedra Safe?Any product, including products that the American public accepts as safe such as aspirin and even strawberries and peanuts, can be dangerous. The FDC Act correctly establishes that the safety of dietary supplements must be determined according to the use of the product as directed on the product label. In this way, products containing relatively “safe” ingredients, but irresponsibly labeled to promote incorrect use, can be removed from the market pursuant to the FDC Act’s “food adulteration” provisions, and manufacturers of dangerous products can even be prosecuted. The safety of Ephedra when consumed according to the national standards for these products has been extensively reviewed by independent internationally recognized experts, including a former FDA toxicologist, several other pharmacologists and toxicologists with FDA expertise, and medical specialists in cardiology, epidemiology and other areas. This review has included the combination of Ephedra with caffeine, either consumed separately or as part of a single product formulation. The experts who have taken the time to review all of the available historical and clinical data all agree – Ephedra is safe when consumed according to the national standards. The written scientific reviews of the safety of Ephedra are detailed and thorough, and are available to anyone interested in reviewing these assessments. The current data for Ephedra exceed the amount of information that is available for most foods and dietary supplements. New data are constantly being generated, and several ongoing clinical studies into the usefulness of Ephedra in weight loss are ongoing. These new studies confirm what the existing data have shown, that Ephedra is safe when consumed according to the national standards. Related:Suggested Reading: |
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