How many ephedra-related deaths were due to abuse?
The media seems to underscore athlete or teen ephedra-related deaths without addressing the potential misuse of the supplement. It was newsworthy of late because it affected the nation’s top athletes. But they never mention the underlying cause of death. Was abuse involved? Should they (victims) have even been taking ephedra-based supplements in the first place? Is ephedra only going to be banned in supplements and sports performance drinks? This question needs to be asked because ephedra is also found in many over-the-counter medications. Until recently, almost all energy and fat-burning supplements contained ephedra. But everything we take for allergies, decongestion, and asthma contains certain forms of ephedra [as the main ingredient]. It’s also used in several other types of medicines and products. Are they going to ban ephedra from medicine too? Conclusion In summary, what may be surprising is that I’m on both sides of the fence on this issue. I support the ban because although e
