Ephedra is a herbal weight loss drug .It is originated from Chinese plant name ephedra sinica. It is also named as ma huang .It has been used by the Chinese tradition as an effective remedy for fever, asthma and cold. Several species of Ephedra were used for many medical purposes for treating many health related problems.
In now-a-days ephedra is used as a fat burner herbal drug by many of them for reducing body fat easily. It has both good and bad effects on the body. Ephedra gives only temporary results in reducing weight in the body. It is a dietary supplement used to burn calories faster. Ephedra helps in improving metabolism rate and stamina for athletic performance within short period of time. It makes the muscles to stimulate fast during workouts.
Working of Ephedra:
After the intake of Ephedra it increases the adrenaline impact in the body and stimulates the beta -1, 2 receptors by central nervous system. Due to these factors there will be increase in heart rate, blood flow regulation to all parts in the body and causes sweat to happen immediately with raise in body temperature which helps in break down of fat cells at high speed. This Ephedra effect lasts for 20 to 30 minutes.
Ephedra increases the physiological or organic activities at higher proportion and also it acts as heat producing agent in the body. Ephedra acts as a both stimulant and thermogenic supplement for stimulating brain cells, compresses blood vessels(increase in blood pressure),increases heart rate and expanding bronchial tubes(easy for breathing ).These biological factors are responsible for increasing body metabolism rate for short period of time. Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are the two main contents in the Ephedra drug which are mainly responsible for causing these biological factors.
Side effects of Ephedra:
• Skin reactions
• Skin irritability
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Profuse perspiration
• Dehydration
• Itchy scalp and skin
• Hyperthermia
• Heart attack
• Irregular heart beat
• Death
Ephedra gives both positive and negative effects. It is considered to be the most effective dietary–supplement herbal drug in reducing fat loss in the market since 1995. FDA organization has conducted many studies on Ephedra to know its benefits and disadvantages. It has reported over 500 reports of adverse effects. Due to these reports, FDA declared that usage of ephedrine should be carried with extreme caution because it contains many side effects like severe blood pressure, nervousness, insomnia, heart palpitations, dry mouth and even occurrence of death. Ephedra alkaloids possess severe health risks, so there usage should be carried under proper supervision.
To reduce fat loss instantly and to gain more stamina to perform athletic events, we can have this drug at 12 mg to 25 mg. We can take this drug for two to three times in a day. Severe dose will definitely causes side effects. To have an effective result in loosing body fat, we can take 25 mg to 30 mg two times in a day.
Very important notice for the viewers of this site: This herbal drug is banned by FDA in December 2003, for its adverse side effects. So, please take advice from your medical doctor before using this drug.
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