Literature DB >> 15101356

Ephedra ban: no shortage of reasons.

Carol Rados.   

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The Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedra (ephedrine alkaloids) due to concerns over their cardiovascular effects, including increased blood pressure and irregular heart rhythm. The final rule, published Feb. 6, 2004, becomes effective on April 12, 2004.

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Year:  2004        PMID: 15101356

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  FDA Consum        ISSN: 0362-1332


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1.  Use of complementary medicine in older Americans: results from the Health and Retirement Study.

Authors:  Jose Ness; Dominic J Cirillo; David R Weir; Nicole L Nisly; Robert B Wallace
Journal:  Gerontologist       Date:  2005-08

2.  Ventricular tachycardia induced by abuse of ephedrine in a young healthy woman.

Authors:  Peter Rakovec; Matija Kozak; Miran Sebestjen
Journal:  Wien Klin Wochenschr       Date:  2006-09       Impact factor: 1.704

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