Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Do you think ephedra can help improve my exercise endurance?


To be honest, I am not sure. Ephedra is widely used by athletes. While there is no real proof that it does anything, athletes who take ephedra claim that it allows them to perform better and improve exercise endurance. For sporting activities, which require sudden bursts of energy, there is evidence that ephedra, can provide a boost. Weight lifters report that after taking ephedra, they are able to lift more weights. The other reason why ephedra is taken is because it is said to help one burn body fat. Ephedra is a potent weight loss agent. When combined with caffeine and aspirin, it can cause weight loss of at least 2-3 pounds/month- all fat. 

Many studies have shown that in short term, this formulation is quite effective for weight loss. The only reason ephedra is not prescribed for weight loss is because of its adverse effects. Ephedra is widely used at all levels of sports. Beside professional athletes, the alkaloid is also used at the college level and in high schools. However, just remember that many sporting agencies do check for ephedra and it is easily detectable in urine.

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