Ephedra supplements are hard to find in stores because of the dangers linked to them, but they are still legal and available to anyone determined to take them.
I see them now and then in gas station markets or 7-11s, usually sold at the counter in colorful little packets labeled something ridiculous like Super Boost or Ultimate Energy Pills. If youre thinking about taking some of these, just be careful not to over do it, and to avoid other stimulants.
Even ephedra by itself boosts your chances of having heart attacks, especially in people who already have heart trouble or blood pressure issues. The irony is that most people that would want to take ephedra supplements to lose weight are the exact same people who are at the most risk by taking them.
Ephedra supplements used to be a very popular way to promote weight lose in the obese. Like most stimulants, ephedra supplements significantly boost metabolism and lower appetite, so they make an effective and tempting alternative to diet and exercise.
Because of the risks associated with it, ephedra supplements have waned in popularity as diet pills. Theyve been replaced by a host of other natural and...