Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

[Guest guest]

Definitely good! I hope they reveal the

truth about those deaths.

 

Carole

 

 

 

 

 

Rob Combis

[rcombis]

Thursday, April 14, 2005 2:25 PM

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Herbal Remedies - Judge

Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

Importance: High

 

 

 

WOW-This looks like some good news!!!

 

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Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

 

18 minutes ago Health - AP

 

 

By MARK

THIESSEN, Associated Press Writer

 

SALT LAKE

CITY - A federal judge Thursday struck down the FDA ban on

ephedra, the once-popular weight-loss aid that was

yanked from the market

after it was linked to dozens of deaths.

 

 

The judge ruled in favor of a Utah company that challenged the Food and

Drug

Administration's ban. Utah-based Nutraceutical

claimed in its lawsuit that

ephedra " has been safely consumed " for

hundreds of years.

 

 

Supplements that included ephedra have been widely

used for weight loss and

bodybuilding, but have linked to 155 deaths,

including that of Baltimore

Orioles pitching prospect Steve Bechler.

The FDA ordered the substance off

the market in April 2004.

 

 

Judge Tena Campbell's ruling sends the matter back to the FDA " for further

rulemaking consistent with the court's

opinion " and keeps the agency from

enforcement action against the companies.

 

 

FDA officials did not immediately return a call

seeking comment.

 

 

Company president Bruce Hough

said the decision is about " protecting the

public's access to safe and effective dietary

supplements. "

 

 

 

 

 

 

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requires that we warn you of the following:

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Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

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By MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press Writer

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SALT LAKE CITY - A federal judge Thursday struck down the FDA ban on

ephedra, the once-popular weight-loss aid that was yanked from the

market after it was linked to dozens of deaths.

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The judge ruled in favor of a Utah company that challenged the Food and

Drug Administration's ban. Utah-based Nutraceutical claimed in its

lawsuit that ephedra " has been safely consumed " for hundreds of years.

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Supplements that included ephedra have been widely used for weight loss

and bodybuilding, but have linked to 155 deaths, including that of

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Steve Bechler. The FDA ordered the

substance off the market in April 2004.

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Judge Tena Campbell's ruling sends the matter back to the FDA " for

further rulemaking consistent with the court's opinion " and keeps the

agency from enforcement action against the companies.

-

FDA officials did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

-

Company president Bruce Hough said the decision is about " protecting the

public's access to safe and effective dietary supplements. "

[Guest guest]

Wellllllllllll, I'll be.

Great news Rob.

Best,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-447-5282Doc

 

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Rob Combis

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Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:25 PM

Herbal Remedies - Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

WOW-This looks like some good news!!!http://news./news?tmpl=story & u=/ap/20050414/ap_on_he_me/ephedra_suit_8Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra18 minutes ago Health - APBy MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press WriterSALT LAKE CITY - A federal judge Thursday struck down the FDA ban onephedra, the once-popular weight-loss aid that was yanked from the marketafter it was linked to dozens of deaths.The judge ruled in favor of a Utah company that challenged the Food and DrugAdministration's ban. Utah-based Nutraceutical claimed in its lawsuit thatephedra "has been safely consumed" for hundreds of years.Supplements that included ephedra have been widely used for weight loss andbodybuilding, but have linked to 155 deaths, including that of BaltimoreOrioles pitching prospect Steve Bechler. The FDA ordered the substance offthe market in April 2004.Judge Tena Campbell's ruling sends the matter back to the FDA "for furtherrulemaking consistent with the court's opinion" and keeps the agency fromenforcement action against the companies.FDA officials did not immediately return a call seeking comment.Company president Bruce Hough said the decision is about "protecting thepublic's access to safe and effective dietary supplements."

[Guest guest]

Okay I am new here and have to ask why this is good news, if it has been linked to 155 deaths?

Thanks,

Sherry

 

Dr. Ian Shillington [DocShillington]Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:42 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

Wellllllllllll, I'll be.

Great news Rob.

Best,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-447-5282Doc

 

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Rob Combis

herbal remedies

Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:25 PM

Herbal Remedies - Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

WOW-This looks like some good news!!!http://news./news?tmpl=story & u=/ap/20050414/ap_on_he_me/ephedra_suit_8Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra18 minutes ago Health - APBy MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press WriterSALT LAKE CITY - A federal judge Thursday struck down the FDA ban onephedra, the once-popular weight-loss aid that was yanked from the marketafter it was linked to dozens of deaths.The judge ruled in favor of a Utah company that challenged the Food and DrugAdministration's ban. Utah-based Nutraceutical claimed in its lawsuit thatephedra "has been safely consumed" for hundreds of years.Supplements that included ephedra have been widely used for weight loss andbodybuilding, but have linked to 155 deaths, including that of BaltimoreOrioles pitching prospect Steve Bechler. The FDA ordered the substance offthe market in April 2004.Judge Tena Campbell's ruling sends the matter back to the FDA "for furtherrulemaking consistent with the court's opinion" and keeps the agency fromenforcement action against the companies.FDA officials did not immediately return a call seeking comment.Company president Bruce Hough said the decision is about "protecting thepublic's access to safe and effective dietary supplements."Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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I thought Ephedra was really dangerous... was this just hype?Rob Combis <rcombis wrote:

WOW-This looks like some good news!!!http://news./news?tmpl=story & u=/ap/20050414/ap_on_he_me/ephedra_suit_8Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra18 minutes ago Health - APBy MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press WriterSALT LAKE CITY - A federal judge Thursday struck down the FDA ban onephedra, the once-popular weight-loss aid that was yanked from the marketafter it was linked to dozens of deaths.The judge ruled in favor of a Utah company that challenged the Food and DrugAdministration's ban. Utah-based Nutraceutical claimed in its lawsuit thatephedra "has been safely consumed" for hundreds of years.Supplements that included ephedra have been widely used for weight loss andbodybuilding, but have linked to 155 deaths, including that of BaltimoreOrioles pitching prospect

Steve Bechler. The FDA ordered the substance offthe market in April 2004.Judge Tena Campbell's ruling sends the matter back to the FDA "for furtherrulemaking consistent with the court's opinion" and keeps the agency fromenforcement action against the companies.FDA officials did not immediately return a call seeking comment.Company president Bruce Hough said the decision is about "protecting thepublic's access to safe and effective dietary supplements."

[Guest guest]

First off I would like to distinguish between ephedera and ephederine. Ephedera

isa genus of plant that includes ma huang and brigham tea. Ephederine is a

stimulant extracted artificially and replicated for use as a stimulant.

Ephedera is a very useful herb, does wonders for things like asthma and other

breathing difficulties.

 

When the straight stimulant ephederine is used in diet pills it is often

combined with caffine. This means that you are taking two artificial

stimulants. (bad on the part of the manufacturers.) Now the danger comes when

you combine these with a depressant,

like alcohol. It is the dangers of manipulation of natural things, combined

with the dangers of lack of information. (no advice not to combine with

alcohol, or other products also containing ephederine.) Unfortunately, as my

dh says, you can't ban stupid people.

Ramona

 

Quoting Lane Eddington <goldenpoems:

 

> I thought Ephedra was really dangerous... was this just hype?

>

> Rob Combis <rcombis wrote:

>

[Guest guest]

> Okay I am new here and have to ask why this is good news,

> if it has been linked to 155 deaths?

> Thanks,

> Sherry

 

I imagine the 155 deaths were probably of people who were self

medicating.

Would I be far off guessing they were using it for weight reduction?

 

Ephedra has been used in China for thousands of years.

The traditional use of ephedra in China is when a person has a cold.

Its really quite effective when used properly with the right training.

 

Penel

[Guest guest]

That number is taken out of perspective. They also fail to accommodate other

factors like other medication, abuse of ephedra, and pre-existing

conditions.

Just think, how many deaths were linked to Prozac (before and after it hit

the shelves)? I'm sure it was more than 155. They throw that number out

there as a sheeple scare tactic... Let's examine a common sheeple train of

thought.

On TV... " The FDA has announced that it is banning the drug ephedra, which

has been linked to at least 155 deaths. "

Sheeple: ...Wow, if it kills people who use it, it should be banned.

Never mind the fact that they didn't stop to think that ephedra is an herb,

not a drug. They also do not stop to think that viagra has killed many times

that amount and the only warning we get is " If your erection lasts more than

4 hours, seek immediate medical attention. " Then, whatever thought they had

was cut short because " insert mind-numbing TV show here " started.

 

Thanks for the rant,

-Shelby

 

 

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> Okay I am new here and have to ask why this is good news,

> if it has been linked to 155 deaths?

> Thanks,

> Sherry

 

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herbal remedies [herbal remedies ]On Behalf Of Lane EddingtonThursday, April 14, 2005 11:58 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

I thought Ephedra was really dangerous... was this just hype?

[Guest guest]

Depends on whether you believe the FDA or

not. J

 

 

 

 

 

herbal remedies [herbal remedies ] On Behalf Of Lane Eddington

Thursday, April 14, 2005 2:58 PM

herbal remedies

Re: Herbal Remedies -

Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

 

 

 

I thought Ephedra was really dangerous... was this just hype?

 

Rob Combis <rcombis

wrote:

 

 

WOW-This looks like some good news!!!

 

http://news./news?tmpl=story & u=/ap/20050414/ap_on_he_me/ephedra_sui

t_8

 

 

Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

 

18 minutes ago Health - AP

 

 

By MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press Writer

 

SALT LAKE CITY

- A federal judge Thursday struck down the FDA ban on

ephedra, the once-popular weight-loss aid that was yanked from the market

after it was linked to dozens of deaths.

 

 

The judge ruled in favor of a Utah

company that challenged the Food and Drug

Administration's ban. Utah-based Nutraceutical claimed in its lawsuit that

ephedra " has been safely consumed " for hundreds of years.

 

 

Supplements that included ephedra have been widely used for weight loss and

bodybuilding, but have linked to 155 deaths, including that of Baltimore

Orioles pitching prospect Steve

Bechler. The FDA ordered the

substance off

the market in April 2004.

 

 

Judge Tena Campbell's ruling sends the matter back to

the FDA " for further

rulemaking consistent with the court's opinion " and keeps the agency from

enforcement action against the companies.

 

 

FDA officials did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

 

 

Company president Bruce

Hough said the decision is about

" protecting the

public's access to safe and effective dietary supplements. "

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Just hype. ;-)

Love,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-447-5282Doc

 

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Lane Eddington

herbal remedies

Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:57 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

 

I thought Ephedra was really dangerous... was this just hype?Rob Combis <rcombis wrote: WOW-This looks like some good news!!!http://news./news?tmpl=story & u=/ap/20050414/ap_on_he_me/ephedra_suit_8Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra18 minutes ago Health - APBy MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press WriterSALT LAKE CITY - A federal judge Thursday struck down the FDA ban onephedra, the once-popular weight-loss aid that was yanked from the marketafter it was linked to dozens of deaths.The judge ruled in favor of a Utah company that challenged the Food and DrugAdministration's ban. Utah-based Nutraceutical claimed in its lawsuit thatephedra "has been safely consumed" for hundreds of years.Supplements that included ephedra have been widely used for weight loss andbodybuilding, but have linked to 155 deaths, including that of BaltimoreOrioles pitching prospect Steve Bechler. The FDA ordered the substance offthe market in April 2004.Judge Tena Campbell's ruling sends the matter back to the FDA "for furtherrulemaking consistent with the court's opinion" and keeps the agency fromenforcement action against the companies.FDA officials did not immediately return a call seeking comment.Company president Bruce Hough said the decision is about "protecting thepublic's access to safe and effective dietary supplements."

[Guest guest]

What the lawsuits and FDA didn't tell you was that the

ball player who died consumed massive quantities of

diet soda and other foods containing aspartame. I am

not sure about the other deaths.

 

cheers

 

jl