One drug that has gained a great deal of attention over time is Ma Huang, or, more commonly known as Ephedra.

 

This attention has been both negative and positive, as numerous people have claimed it's really help support their goal of weight loss, while reports have also been filed that it has caused many negative side effects or health conditions such as heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats, and sudden death.

 

It must be kept in mind however that these negative side effects that have been reported were in conjunction with very high doses, many of which a regular user would never reach. Because of this, if you are interested in using Ma Huang, one thing you need to pay attention to is the dosage you are choosing to use. As long as you are following safe protocols, the problems associated with this herb shouldn't be evident.

 

There are some things you need to consider however before taking ephedra.

 

This herb is not to be used by those who suffer from any of the following conditions:

 

-heart disease; angina, irregular heart-beats, high blood pressure, or blood vessel disease

 

-asthma or other lung diseases

 

-diabetes

 

-insomnia

 

-eating disorders

 

-glaucoma

 

-kidney disease

 

-liver disease or hepatitis

 

-hyperthyroidism

 

-mental health problems like anxiety, depression, mania, bipolar disorder, or psychosis

 

-prostate problems

 

-urinary retention

 

-seizures

 

If you don't currently suffer from any of these issues however, then using Ma Huang may be a good way for you to get an edge on your weight loss program.

 

Some of the benefits you'll likely get with Ma Hung include:

 

-increased energy levels

 

-appetite suppression

 

-increased alertness

 

-enhanced concentration

 

-metabolic increases

 

Most people who are using Ma Huang as a weight loss aid will choose to combine it with caffeine, as the caffeine helps to increase the effects you'll see.

 

A typical dosage is 24 mg of ephedrine (which is generally the form you will find in supplement stores), along with 200 mg of caffeine.

 

When you're just starting with this supplement though, it would be a good idea to decrease that dose slightly, so you can find out first how your body will respond to it.

 

Also, avoid taking it too close to bed time because due to the central nervous system stimulatory effects it has, it really will make it difficult for you to sleep.

 

Be aware also of the amount of additional caffeine you take in throughout the day from other sources, so that you can be sure you are staying within safe limits if you choose to add caffeine to your Ma Hung.

 

One mistake you must not make though when taking this herb, is thinking it will do the work for you. Some people get into the mindset that just by taking Ma Huang, they will automatically start burning up extra calories each day and can therefore skip their workouts and eat whatever they want.

 

This is not the case.

 

Taking Ma Huang is simply going to make the process of dieting and exercising on a lower food intake easier. Should you choose to start skipping your workouts and not following a sound dietary approach, you will find that your efforts greatly fail.

 

Be aware of the side effects that can be associated with Ma Huang as well, so that if you do happen to experience any of them, you can take action accordingly.

 

These include things such as:

 

-difficulty breathing
-chest pain or irregular heartbeats
-increased blood pressure
-agitation, hostility, or personality changes
-thoughts of suicide
-pain or difficulty passing urine
-rapid or troubled breathing
-rash
-stomach pain
-vomiting
-anxiety
-restlessness
-insomnia for extended periods of time
-dry mouth

 

If you do notice these happening, go to the doctor if they are serious, or immediately reduce back on your dosage as this is a strong indicator it's too much for your body to handle. So, if you're looking for something to give you a leg up with your fat loss program, give this herb some thought. It is one that can be potentially very dangerous though, so be sure you do use it with caution.

 

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