Ephedra can increase a person's metabolism by stimulating the central nervous system to release norepinephrine, which in turn can lead to increased heart rate and energy expenditure. It may also suppress appetite, leading to temporary weight loss. However, it can also have negative side effects on the cardiovascular system and should be used with caution.
My research has shown that ephedra extract is a derivative of the plant that has had the alkaloids removed. It is my understanding that the ephedra extract is not as strong as the alkaloids and is also legal in all 50 states. It was ephedra alkaloids that were banned in some states, although many states later reversed that decision. Ephedra Extract is a scam. You might as well go for Ephedra Free. The real ephedra has alkaloids. They are not illegal as long as it is used for nasal decongestion or as bronchodilators. People use it to lose weight or to gain extra energy too. However, they may have harmful side effects. Usually Ephedra Extract comes from plants like Ephedra Viridis or Nevadensis, those does not contain a certain Alkaloid that contains Ephedrine which is very effective for weight loss. Ephedra Sinica or Sida Cordifolia are 2 other Ephedra Plants both containing Alkaloids and therefore they are considered to be "real" Ephedra.
umm wouldn't it decrease sine ephedra is simliar to norephedrine and epinephrine, thus supressing them naturally and dopamine is precurser to those two hormones so if ephedra supresses those two it should supress dopamine too
Genes do play a role and have an effect on metabolism. For example if a persons family has many incidences of obesity, it is highly likely that person will also be obese because their genes will cause their metabolism to be slow.
Ephedra is a gymnosperm belonging to the family Ephedraceae. It is a genus of shrubs that produce ephedrine alkaloids and are commonly used in traditional medicine and supplements for its stimulant effects.
metabolism
As you age your metabolism can very easily go haywire.
There are quite a few places where you can buy Ephedra. But watch out not all Ephedra is the same.
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synonym of Ephedra = Ma hung
No ephedra is not sold at The Vitamin Shoppe. It has products that are ephedra free. If you are looking for ephedra you could try your local pharmacy ar your doctor.
Ephedra fragilis was created in 1799.
Ephedra intermedia was created in 1846.
Ephedra cutleri was created in 1940.
Ephedra boelckei was created in 1984.
Ephedra frustillata was created in 1863.
Ephedra foliata was created in 1846.
Ephedra altissima was created in 1799.