Ephedrine

Ephedrine is one of the most dangerous dietary supplements. Over 800 injuries have been reported by users, some of the injuries ended in death. Ephedrine is a powerful stimulant that affects the nervous system and heart. Ephedrine has been used for 2,000 years, but only within the last ten years has the use of the stimulant been put in drinks. In this paper I will tell about what ephedrine is and what it does, the side effects of the stimulant, and the athletes who use them and the consequence of their use.
Ephedrine is a shrub like plant found in desert regions of Asia and other parts of the world. It was originally used to relieve asthma symptoms dilating the bronchioles that supply the lungs with oxygen. Ephedrine is now used for weight loss, energy boosting, to help with body building and to enhance athletic performance. This product often contains stimulants such as caffeine which will increase adverse effects. Because of the caffeine in Ephedrine it interferes with the...