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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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