Ephedra linked to deaths in healthy young users
Researchers warn the herbal stimulant ephedra ma huang can trigger heart attacks strokes seizures and death in otherwise healthy young people. Since the mid-1990s at least 54 deaths and about 1000 complications have been reported. The FDA commissioned study notes cases often involve brief use and some pregnancies ended in miscarriage.
What is Ephedra and its health risks
Ephedra, also called ma huang, is an herbal stimulant linked to heart attack stroke seizures and death in healthy young people. News notes at least 54 deaths and about 1 000 complications since the mid 1990s amid unregulated products sold for bodybuilding and dieting.
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