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Ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance enhancement: clinical efficacy and side effects.

Paul Shekelle, ML Hardy, SC Morton, Margaret Maglione, Marika J Suttorp, Esther Roth, Lara Jungvig, WA Mojica, James Gagné, Shannon Rhodes,

PubMed · 2003 · 66 citations · 0 references

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AgricultureNutritional SciencesPharmacotherapyAthletic TrainingClinical NutritionSports NutritionObesity ManagementObesity PharmacotherapyPhysical FitnessWeight LossWeight ManagementAthletic Performance EffectsAthletic Performance EnhancementAthletic Performance TrainingPharmacotherapy For Weight LossStructured Literature ReviewWeight Loss DrugWeight Loss EfficacyWeight Reduction Effects

Abstract

This research addresses questions regarding the safety and efficacy of herbal ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance through a comprehensive literature review and synthesis of evidence.