Ephedra

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Herbal products containing ephedra are marketed in the United States as dietary supplements that claim to promote weight loss, increase energy, and enhance athletic performance. The links below provide information on ephedra:

• CRN Comments to FDA on Ephedra 04.03.03 (PDF)

• The CANTOX Report on Ephedra

• CRN Comments to FDA on Ephedra 12.20.02

• Industry Supports Strong Warning Label for Ephedra-Containing Products Press Release 10.11.02

• Newly-Published Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Cantox Report's Safety Conclusions on Ephedra Press Release 04.26.02

• Letter to the Washington Post on Ephedra Suit Article Press Release 02.09.01

• Safe Use of Ephedra Dietary Supplements Established Press Release 12.20.00

• Comprehensive Cantox Report Establishes Conditions for Safe Use of Ephedra Dietary Supplements Press Release 12.18.00

• FDA Challenged on Premature Judgement of Ephedra Supplements Press Release 08.08.00

• Ephedra Dietary Supplements: Consume According to Label Directions Press Release 03.30.00