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 effective, ephedra-based supplements offer only a temporary weight loss. Additionally, the effects wear off and it ultimately becomes completely ineffective. The ban also forces fitness and medical professionals to be more vocal about what truly works for weight loss. I’m against the ban because I never thought ephedra posed any serious health risks as long as it was taken as per the recommendations. If anything, it should have been switched t
