[Future Snake Eater]

With ephedra, protein, and creatine, I gained 25 pounds of muscle and lost a lot of fat in a few months' time. It works well but you just have to keep well-hydrated. A lot of these guys who died from it had OD'd on ephedra to begin with, were dehydrated, and some even had medically-verifiable heart conditions.

[NCPAC]

I had a heart attack two years ago at the age of 41 and my doctor said my use of ephedra contributed greatly to bringing on the attack. Of course, I also discovered I had extraordinarily high blood pressure - and should have never been taking ephedra in the first place. Even then I believe this ban should be overturned. I was irresponsible in not getting myseld checked out prior to taking this version of nature's speed.