Ephedrine (Ma Huang) Supplements (Facts & Information)
Ephedra is also known as Ma Huang. It is a common ingredient in herbal weight-loss products. It has been shown to be generally safe and effective. It is also used to treat depression, asthma, colds, and
other respiratory complaints.
Ephedra should not be used by people with anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, or by those with glaucoma, heart disease, or high blood pressure.
Avoid this herb if you are taking medication for depression.
Since it stimulates the central nervous system, avoid caffeine, St. John's Wort, and over-the-counter decongestant medications while taking Ephedra.
The Chinese have used this herb for over 5,000 years, particularly to treat asthma and reduce upper respiratory infections. The primary active ingredient of Ma Huang is ephedra. Pseudo-ephedrine is a
chemical isomer that is similar to ephedra. Both ephedrine and ephedra stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, causing vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the lining of the nose. They also dilate
the bronchial tubes and stimulates the heart. Benefits body building and endurance athletes by promoting themogenesis (the burning of fat).
Ephedra has the ability to open up the adrenergic receptor sites (switches) found primarily in the heart and lungs, thereby increasing the metabolic rate and calorie consumption. The net results is release
of fatty acids from stored fat cells and a quicker consumption of the fat into energy. When ephedra is combined with a modest amount of caffeine as found in green tea extract or Guarana, the thermogenic
effects can be improved as much as 20% (optimum ratio of ephedra to caffeine is 20mg to 200mg taken 3 times a day). Ephedra also tends to increase the contractile strength of muscle fibers, which
allows body builders to work harder and heavier.
Ancient Chinese physicians prescribed this herb for asthma, hay fever, nasal and chest congestion. Known for the sense of well being reported by its users. This herb tea has been used by health tonic,
a natural stimulant and an appetite suppressant. Believed to be a powerful fat burner; weight watchers have noticed that it makes the body heat up and burn fat ( this is known as the thermogenic effect).
MA HUANG (Ephedra sinensis):
This plant contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine which are used in over the counter medications for asthma (ephedrines) and as a nasal decongestant (pseudoephedrine). Ma huang is also sold as a stimulant
and weight loss product. Like caffeinated beverages, ephedrine-containing products apparently can be consumed safely in moderate amounts by healthy people.
Ma huang is included in some diet formula where it functions as an appetite suppressant. Its mechanism of activity in this use is the same as the only FDA approved over the counter appetite suppressant,
phenylpropanolamine (ppa).
PPA lacks the central nervous stimulation exhibited by the Ephedra alkaloids but has the same contraindications and is subject to the same cautions. Ephedra contains both pseudoephedrine and ephedrine,
collectively referred to as Ephedra alkaloids.
Most people have heard of the abuse of amphetamines as diet pills prescribed by doctors in the 1960's and '70's. Like amphetamines, Ephedra (ma huang), and the chemical compound ephedrine, can be dangerous
if abused. While the cautions for ephedra and caffeine are similar, ephedra has greater cardiovascular activity than caffeine.
Ephedra is often combined in diet or energy products with caffeine or a natural caffeine source such as kola nut, guarana, or tea. The combination of these two different types of stimulants can be especially
powerful.
Please search on this web site for Ephedrine to find all of our Diet, Energy and other products containing Ephedrine.
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