http://www.acucouncil.org/rand_report.htm
In short, they found that in the past 10 years, 110 deaths have been linked to Ephedra.
3 billion doses are taken each year by Americans
12 to 17 million people take Ephedra each year.
Only 20 cases have been reported for Ephedra causing serious medical problems in the past year. 2 of which were deaths.
To put this in perspective read this:
Each year, Aspirin kills 100 people
Each year, Tylenol kills 400 people
Each year, Sudafed kills 600 people
But for the last 10 years 110 deaths have been linked to ephedra. The reason Ephedra is getting banned is all about money and who's getting it. Not the government. Cigarettes kill thousands every year. But they get taxed and the government collects the money.
Why can't they at least sell it to 18 and up or tax it? Why? No regulation.
In short, they found that in the past 10 years, 110 deaths have been linked to Ephedra.
3 billion doses are taken each year by Americans
12 to 17 million people take Ephedra each year.
Only 20 cases have been reported for Ephedra causing serious medical problems in the past year. 2 of which were deaths.
To put this in perspective read this:
Each year, Aspirin kills 100 people
Each year, Tylenol kills 400 people
Each year, Sudafed kills 600 people
But for the last 10 years 110 deaths have been linked to ephedra. The reason Ephedra is getting banned is all about money and who's getting it. Not the government. Cigarettes kill thousands every year. But they get taxed and the government collects the money.
Why can't they at least sell it to 18 and up or tax it? Why? No regulation.