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Ephedra
On April 12, 2004, the FDA ruled that the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedra was prohibited. The ephedra ban was the first the FDA imposed on a dietary supplement.
Ephedra, also called ma huang, is a naturally occurring substance derived from plants. Its principal active ingredient is ephedrine which, when chemically synthesized, is regulated as a drug used in over-the-counter nasal decongestants and asthma medications. Prior to the FDA ban on their sale, supplements containing ephedra had been extensively promoted to aid weight loss, enhance sports performance and increase energy. Some of the banned ephedra-containing products that were sold were Metabolife 356®, Metabolife®, Xenadrine®, Ripped Fuel®, Ultimate Orange®, Hydroxycut® and Trim Spa®.
It is estimated that millions of Americans took ephedra products as dietary supplements before the FDA determined they presented an unreasonable risk of illness or injury. Ephedra has been linked to significant adverse health effects including heart attack, strokes, high blood pressure and even death. Other consequences from ingestion of the compound include heart palpitations, difficulty sleeping, unexplained seizures and other problems. Caffeine is also likely to enhance the cardiovascular and central nervous system effects of ephedrine.
While taking a dietary supplement containing ephedra, have you or someone you know…
- Suffered a Heart Attack?
- Suffered a Stroke?
Did someone you know die after experiencing any of these reactions after taking a dietary supplement containing ephedra?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, a financial recovery may be possible.
If you or someone you know has been adversely affected by a dietary supplement containing ephedra, contact us immediately for a FREE, no obligation consultation by our firm's legal and medical team.
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