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07 Nov 2006
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Ephedrine assisting with weight loss
Hi,
I've heard that taking ephedrine (very diffucult to get) assists in fast weight loss. Is this true? If so why?
I've heard that taking ephedrine (very diffucult to get) assists in fast weight loss. Is this true? If so why?
DietDoc
Dear Charlene
At the moment, every second over-the-counter slimming pill and potion in SA contains ephedrine, pseudo-epinephrine or synephrine (check on the labels of the hundreds of slimming products in any pharmacy). Ephedrine is a form of the hormone adrenalin which suppresses the appetite and increases energy turnover. However, it can cause a long list of negative side-effects (dependence, addiction, tremors, insomnia, palpitations, irritability, psychotic reactions, etc). These products have been banned in many countries because of their negative side-effects, which include addiction and dependence.
Take care
DietDoc
At the moment, every second over-the-counter slimming pill and potion in SA contains ephedrine, pseudo-epinephrine or synephrine (check on the labels of the hundreds of slimming products in any pharmacy). Ephedrine is a form of the hormone adrenalin which suppresses the appetite and increases energy turnover. However, it can cause a long list of negative side-effects (dependence, addiction, tremors, insomnia, palpitations, irritability, psychotic reactions, etc). These products have been banned in many countries because of their negative side-effects, which include addiction and dependence.
Take care
DietDoc
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