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Does Ephedra Work for Weight Loss?

April 26, 2017ephedra

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Does Ephedra Work for Weight Loss?

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Ephedra (also known as ma huang) is an herbal supplement that was very popular as a weight loss aid, until it was banned by the FDA in 2004 due to safety concerns. There is some evidence that shows ephedra may actually be effective for short-term, modest weight loss. However, the risks of taking ephedra greatly outweigh any possible benefits of weight loss.