Table 1 Degradome proteins found in pollination drops of
Ephedra spp Protein Species Ubiquitins E.
Black Widow contains 25 mg Thermo-Z brand
ephedra extract.
Ephedra comes from the Ephedraceae family of plants.
No existe evidencia precisa acerca de la ubicacion cronologica del origen de
Ephedra, aunque se sostienen dos hipotesis: una la situa en el Oligoceno-Mioceno de acuerdo con un analisis de fechamiento molecular; mientras que la otra supone su genesis en el Cretacico (Rydin et al., 2006).
People using
Ephedra lose more weight (about 1kg) per month than dieting alone, but they might also get some of these side effects: Nausea, vomiting, mood swings, high blood pressure, abnormal heart beats, heart attack or even death.
If you're setting maximum levels for toxic elements in your products and your usual samples are leaves, you might consider the
ephedra aerial parts or ginkgo leaves.
Ephedrine producing callus cultures has been reported earlier in
Ephedra sp [4,5,6,7,8].
The product, known as Asthmina Syrup Natural, contains
ephedra, also known as ma haung, an ancient Chinese herb traditionally used to treat asthma, colds, congestion and coughs.
The February 2003 death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler, who according to the coroner's report died after taking ephedrine alkaloids (
ephedra), has garnered national attention for the topic of nutritional supplements and energy drinks.
Mealey said the new title is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of all litigation surrounding drugs and weight-loss products, including prscription drugs such as Pondimin, Redux, pentermine, Meridia, Xenical, and its over-the-counter version Alli, as well as the appetite suppressant phenylpropanolamine (PPA) and the similar weight-loss herb
ephedra.
This costly and lengthy procedure is attempted only rarely, and in only the most severe cases, such as that of
ephedra. The supplement was suspected in hundreds of deaths, yet the ban was challenged in court and overturned on the basis that the DSHEA forbids FDA action even in such an extreme case.
Some lawmakers sought more extensive regulation over supplements after
Ephedra, a supplement now banned, was linked to heart risks and the deaths of some athletes.