Ephedra – Is It Safe And Effective?
Ephedra – Is It Safe And Effective?
By Nick Nilsson
Burn fat while you sleep! Eat whatever you want and still lose
weight! Don't suffer through hours of grueling exercise to burn fat!
You've probably heard all these phrases before but are the fat burners containing ephedra that these claims are attached to really that effective and are they safe?
The primary ingredient in fat burners is the herb ephedra, also known as ma huang, or it's manufactured version ephedrine. It has been used in Chinese herbal medicine quite safely and effectively for thousands of years. It is often combined with synthetic or herbal versions of caffeine (e.g. guarana, yerba mate or kola nut) and aspirin (e.g. white willow bark).
But does it burn fat?
The answer to that question is yes. Ephedra does effectively help the body to preferentially burn fat for energy. But, according to medical studies, there can be side effects, some of which are quite serious.
Ephedra works to burn fat through several means.
- Its chemical makeup increases the breakdown of fatty tissue for fuel.
- Its stimulatory properties help to increase resting metabolism. This process is known as thermogenesis, which is essentially excess heat production. You body burns more calories simply by producing more body heat.
- When ephedra is combined with caffeine and aspirin, it may have appetite suppressant effects.
- The nervous system stimulation you get can help you maintain your energy levels, which can aid you in your exercise program.
When used according to instructions and in moderate doses, studies suggest that fat-burning formulas containing ephedra, caffeine and aspirin can be safely and effectively used to SUPPLEMENT a good fat-burning program.
Fat burners should never be used as the sole means to achieve fat loss. A good fat loss program must also address diet and exercise, contrary to the hype you see on television and in print. Anyone who relies solely on pills to lose fat is usually doomed to regain the lost weight and potentially quite rapidly after they stop taking the pills.
There is a reason for this weight gain. These pills are effective, therefore the person does not necessarily have to change the habits that made them overweight in the first place. When a person discontinues use of ephedra without changing those habits, almost inevitably the weight will come back.
The fat-burning effects of ephedra do not come without a price, however. Ephedra has a number of side effects and should not be taken by people with certain conditions.
Some of these side effects may include: jitteriness, sleeplessness, increased heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, skin flushing or tingling and nausea.
People who should not take ephedra include those suffering from heart disease, anxiety attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes, adrenal disease, thyroid disease or prostate disorders. If you are taking medication for high blood pressure or are taking antidepressants or MAO inhibitors, you should stay away from ephedra. Also, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use this herb.
Now that you know some of the pros and cons of taking ephedra supplements you, along with your doctor, can use this information to help decide whether or not ephedra is right for you.
——————
Nick Nilsson has a degree in Physical Education and Psychology and has been innovating new training techniques for more than 18 years. Nick is the author of a number of bodybuilding books including "Muscle Explosion! 28 Days To Maximum Mass", "Metabolic Surge – Rapid Fat Loss," "The Best Exercises You've Never Heard Of," "Gluteus to the Maximus – Build a Bigger Butt NOW!" and "The Best Abdominal Exercises You've Never Heard Of", all designed to maximize the results you get for the hard work you put into your training.
Be sure to grab your FREE copy of Nick's 30-day "Dirty Little Secret Program for Building Muscle and Burning Fat FAST," available at BetterU!
Related Websites- Vitamins For Diabetes Natural Treatment Of Diabetes: Researches, Benefits What You Must Know About Diabetes Most of us know that people with diabetes have problems with too much sugar in their bodies. But there's a bit more to be aware of in understanding this complex disease. For one thing, diabetes comes in two......
- Villegas Wins Honda Classic Camilo Villegas won the Honda Classic on Sunday in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Villegas, hailing from Columbia, defeated Anthony Kim with a 13-under 267 and won his third PGA victory as well as the $1.008 million dollar prize. By the time he'd made his final shot, a 20-foot shot that......
- Making Cash With E-Books Is Achievable If You Understand How To Do It Making cash online isn't that easy and internet marketers are always looking for ways to make more. You may possibly realize that there are plenty of people out there that actually purchase the new programs being released on a daily basis in an attempt to try to make more money.......
- New Loan Funded — payoff current loan and new invest on business — $25,000 at 29.00% — E Credit — DTI 37% My very first E credit loan... A new loan funded (payoff current loan and new invest on business â $25,000 at 29.00%). I participated via a manual bid (lured by the excellent extended credit and interest rate?). The borrow had E credit and 37% DTI. As a reminder my standing orders only......
- Bidding With the Prosper API Code Example QuickSnipe.java For my ProsperDays presentation this year I will demonstrating bidding with the Prosper API... I have built a quick and dirty bid snipping java program. (This program is not ready for primetime as bid sniping tool, but it is very close and a very effective demo. The reason I say......
May 14, 2010
|
Posted by billspaced
Categories:
Tags: