Finally an ALL NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT that is safe to use with no long term side effects. LifeSource Nutrition’s Diet / Energy combines a comprehensive array of nutrients and dietary ingredients that provide your body with a natural source of energy. This formula does not contain Ephedra (Ma Huang). Instead, we use ingredients such as Guarana and Green Tea to provide a natural source of caffeine and Bitter Orange to support thermogenic processes in the body.

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What is the most important information I should know about dieting and Ma Huang?

• Because Ma Huang has been reported to cause serious, even fatal, side effects such as heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats, and sudden death, the FDA has recommended that Ephedra alkaloids (ma huang) be taken in doses no larger than 8 mg per serving, no more often than every 6 hours, and not to exceed 24 mg per day.

• Ma huang is not recommended for use by people with heart disease; angina (chest pain); irregular heartbeats; high blood pressure; blood vessel disease; asthma or other lung disease; diabetes; insomnia; eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia); glaucoma; kidney disease; liver disease or hepatitis; mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, mania, bipolar disorder or psychosis; hyperthyroidism; prostate problems; urinary retention; or seizures.

• Ma huang has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of ma huang may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

What is ma huang?

• The use of ma huang in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

• Ma Huang is also known as sea ephedrine, Ephedra, Ephedra alkaloids, sea grape, yellow horse, yellow astringent, joint fir, squaw tea, Mormon tea, popotillo, and teamster's tea.

• Ma Huang has been used as a stimulant and for weight loss and appetite suppression.

• Ma Huang has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of Ma Huang may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.