Unfair for Ephedra

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Social Issues

 

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James W

 

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December 9, 2013

 

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University

 

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A

 

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2-3). However, as his death was investigated and his corpse was examined more closely a medical examiner said that Bechler's use of an herbal supplement called ephedra was a large causal factor to his death (Mileur, par. 4). What is this mysterious herb that has caused such controversy among doctors and physicians? Does it warrant the strict and severe penalties for possessing it that have recently emerged? Should it be available to enhance the performance of professional and pre-professional athletes everywhere? Ephedra is a notorious supplement that has not been thoroughly researched enough to know its effects and cannot be safely administered to athletes or any person of the general population...
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The compound ephedra contains ephedrine, a substance "used to relieve nasal congestion originating from allergic conditions, e.g., hay fever, or from bacterial or viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. It may be used as well to raise blood pressure" ("Ephedrine"). Because of its ability to raise blood pressure and increase the metabolism, it has been widely produced and advertised as a weight loss supplement ("Ephedrine")...
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