Ephedra Ban (Ephadrine, Ephedrine, Ma Huang)
December 30th, 2003. About Ephedra Ephedra is an adrenaline-like stimulant derived from botanicals that can have potentially dangerous effects on the heart. Ephedra's Adverse Side Effects ... [More >>]
Archive for December, 2003
FDA Announces Plans to Prohibit Sales of Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedra; Consumers Advised to Stop Using Ephedra Products Immediately
December 30th, 2003. (Press Release) HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer alert on the safety of dietary supplements containing ephedra and has notified manufacturers of its intent to publish a final rule on dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids. The rule will state that ... [More >>]
