Thanks for the response. Actually, I did a LOT of research on Ephedra/ The Ban and then The Reversal. There was/is a Whole lot of politics behind this issue.
One of the research books I read is: "Ephedra: Fact and Fiction".
Below is an Editorial review:
If you have listened to the news or read a newspaper lately, you've likely heard something relating to the supposed dangers of ephedra. Maybe that this football player or that baseball player collapsed, had a serious reaction, or even died because of taking an ephedra supplement. That seems to be the consensus - that ephedra can literally kill you.
But is ephedra really a "killer" herb? Does it really cause heart attacks, strokes, seizures, or the other serious effects that are commmonly reported in the media? The answers will likely surprise you.
In Ephedra Fact & Fiction, author Mike Fillon uncovers the realy story behind the ephedra controversy. Investigating every avenue, from behind-the-scene deals between lawmakers and pharmaceutical companies to an unwitting media's perpetuation of misinformation created by "front" PR firms to the blatant dismissal of legitmate research supporting ephedra's safety, the book turns the entire ephedra firestorm on its head. More compelling is Fillon's discovery that this scenario is not simply about ephedra - rather, it is the entire supplement industry, the legislation that governs it and the availability of even the most common nutritional supplement that are the real targets.
--------------------- now, back to My words,
The FDA got its' hand slapped back in April, 2005 and the judge overturned the Ban of Ephedra. They were caught red-handed producing "false science" reports about ephedra.
Ephedra, taken in the appropriate dosage, has not been proven to create/cause 'serious adverse events'.
For comparison purposes: In June, 1999 it was reported that over 16,500 people die EACH Year as a result from using over-the-counter NSAIDS - Aspirin & Ibuprofen. The FDA has taken No action.
Exerpt from MedicineNet.com ...
Tylenol Liver Damage
Just how much acetaminophen is safe to take?
For the average healthy adult, the recommended maximum dose of acetaminophen over a 24 hour period is four grams (4000 mg) or eight extra-strength pills. A person who drinks more than two alcoholic beverages per day, however, should not take more than two grams of acetaminophen over 24 hours, as discussed below. If these guidelines for adults and children are followed, acetaminophen is safe and carries essentially no risk of liver injury.
On the other hand, a single dose of 7 to 10 grams of acetaminophen (14 to 20 extra-strength tablets) can cause liver injury in the average healthy adult. Note that this amount is about twice the recommended maximum dose for a 24 hour period. Amounts of acetaminophen, however, as low as 3 to 4 grams in a single dose or 4 to 6 grams over 24 hours have been reported to cause severe liver injury in some people, sometimes, even death.
Tylenol is a very effective pain-killing (analgesic) and fever-reducing (anti-pyretic) agent. It is also a very safe drug as long as the recommended dosage is not exceeded. SOURCE: MedicineNet.com
Sorry, I got a bit long-winded. My point is, ephedra is not dangerous if taken as recommended, - same as aspirin. I hope others will read this post and possibly even read the book I mentioned. I do have several more articles on the subject.
By the way, today is my third day and I've lost 1 1/2 pounds. Still no jitters -Oh yeah, this capsule is Extended Release. - I'm liking it!
