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Be extremely careful with Chinese Ma Huang.
The article below has a warning for both Chinese Ma Huang and the Kola
Nut together, however it is still being investigated on its own as
well. It was a topic of serious conversation when I attended an herbal
symposium last year. And since you are mixing the caffeine of your
coffee with the Ma Huang, you're essentially substituting that caffeine
for the caffeine of the Kola Nut, so be extra careful. Yes, it will
work, but it's also risky.
The bottle you have should say that you should not use the product if
you are at risk for cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure or
especially pregnancy. If it doesn't say this, then it's being marketed
by an irresponsible manufacturer, imo.
Cindy
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From: "Reader's Digest", October 1995, p.134
Beware This Diet Duo - Ma Huang and Kola Nut
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to be
wary of any product combining the Chinese herb ma huang and
the Kola nut. Ma huang is a source of ephedrine, an
amphetamine-like substance, and kola nut is a source of
caffeine. Products containing the two are often promoted as
diet aids or energy boosters.
The FDA has received more than 100 reports of adverse effects,
including irregular heartbeat, heart attack, stroke, seizures,
hepatitis, and psychosis. Several deaths have also been
linked to the products, and the FDA maintains that adverse
effects can occur even at recommended doses.
- University of Texas Lifetime Health Letter
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| Well, I have'nt been on it very long yet and I only use it before a
work out. I have used it for hockey and have noticed a huge
difference. It does'nt take as long to recover from a good burst of
energy. To tell you the truth the reply with the warning kinda scared
me off it for about a week and a half. But after talking to more
people about it, I've decided to go on it again. Keeping in mind that
I've just started my program with it, I'm affraid the only good news I
have is that I have'nt givin up yet! Will keep you updated
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