2007-04-23 18:45:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
They can get around it because it is a natural occuring substance. It is not the chemically pure (and altered) ephedrine that is used in medicines. So by using the naturally occuring substance in some plants, they are bound by the FDA law to remove it from the shelves, they only have to put warnings about side effects, and possible interactions with prescriptions. The FDA does NOT regulate any dietary supplement. There are no real guidelines (?) for those companies as far as purity, amount that can be in one dose, etc. For instance, I know of a lady that died using the Laci Lebeau diet tea; their defense was that she used them inappropriately. It was shown that she used them according to directions and they dehydrated her so much that she died. This is still on the market. ( this may be a rumor, but it scares me nonetheless.. most rumors are based in some truth)
2007-04-23 18:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by graco3wj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is not banned. it is illegal to market products that contain ephedrine specifically for "weight loss" in the US
2007-04-23 18:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the FDA was stupid enough to reverse the ban. That doesn't mean the stuff is safe by any means. It's not.
2007-04-23 18:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can still buy Ephedra at my gas station!
2016-05-17 09:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋