Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 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. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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