... is strongly urging its players to stay away from the drug until further steps are taken to see if the supplement is harmful or not. The NCAA, NFL, and International Olympic Committee have taken stances against the drug, and no longer allow athletes to take the ephedra because of its strong links to heatstroke and heart trouble. I feel that the research put ... ...

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... problems. If you are a competitive athlete I would be wary of taking this product also as it is on the NCAA's list of banned substances as well as the United States Olympic Committee. It is banned by both of these organizations because it is a stimulant that can boost your performance over others. In 1994, the United States Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health ... ...

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