What does ephedrine do for athletes?
Because ephedrine is a sympathomimetic and a central nervous system stimulant, it is commonly used as an energy enhancer. Ma huang-containing products are marketed and used to improve aerobic performance and endurance, reduce fatigue, increase alertness, improve reaction time, and even increase strength.
Why does ephedrine make you lose weight?
Ephedrine is one of the four active components of the herb Ephedra. It is able to induce fat loss via increasing the amount of fat available for fuel as well as by increasing heat expenditure. It has been implicated in increasing the metabolic rate by up to 5% in humans.
Can you buy ephedrine OTC?
The act bans over-the-counter sales of cold medicines that contain the ingredient pseudoephedrine, which is commonly used to make methamphetamine. The sale of cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine is limited to behind the counter.
What happens when you mix caffeine and ephedrine?
Overall, the available evidence indicates that ephedrine-containing products — particularly when paired with caffeine — may increase weight and fat loss. Ephedrine plus caffeine may increase metabolic rate and fat loss more than either ingredient alone.
Will ephedrine make you sleepy?
When given by injection it lasts about an hour and when taken by mouth it can last up to four hours. Common side effects include trouble sleeping, anxiety, headache, hallucinations, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, loss of appetite, and inability to urinate. Serious side effects include stroke and heart attack.
What works as good as Ephedra?
Cayenne.
Is Phentermine like Ephedra?
Phentermine is available only by prescription, and is not sold as part of an herbal cocktail, whereas Ephedrine, because it is naturally occurring and not under as strict FDA control, has been used in a variety of herbal energy boosters,fat burn- ers, and dietary supplements.