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Note to athletes: ephedra kills, maybe.

Publication: Consumers' Research Magazine
Publication Date: 01-JAN-04
Format: Online - approximately 171 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Note to athletes: ephedra kills, maybe.(The Consumers' Observation Post)(Brief Article)

Article Excerpt
Citing serious health risks, the FDA has announced that it will ban the popular dietary supplement ephedra. Used by athletes and dieters, ephedra acts to increase energy levels and reduce weight. But agency officials say the drug contributes to high blood pressure, heart problems, and strokes. Health groups, including...

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