The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says ephedra products should bear warning labels that the pills could cause heart attacks, strokes or even death. The FDA has linked at least 100 deaths to ...

Some common dietary supplements can increase blood pressure, especially if you have high blood pressure or heart problems ...

Supplements containing ephedra are often marketed for athletic performance and weight loss. The active chemical in ephedra, ephedrine, can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. View References ...

Ephedra (pronounced e-FED-drah) also known as Ma huang, Ephedra sinica or Chinese ephedra is an herbal stimulant, an amphetamine-like compound found in about 200 supplements that promote weight ...

It is not a good idea to use over-the-counter slimming pills like Thinz to boost your energy. In the long run taking such pills can alter your metabolism and of course also cause addiction. If you are ...

I understand the FDA has concerns about the safety of phenylpropanolamine and ephedra. I take an herbal diet supplement containing ephedra. Should I be concerned? There are indeed safety concerns ...

1. Ephedra. Ephedra, commonly used for weight loss and energy enhancement, contains ephedrine alkaloids that can elevate blood pressure and increase the risk of kidney damage, especially in ...

It is not a good idea to use over-the-counter slimming pills like Thinz to boost your energy. In the long run taking such pills can alter your metabolism and of course also cause addiction. If you are ...