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By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide to Exercise since 2000

U.S. Bans Ephedra

Tuesday December 30, 2003

I guess it was bound to happen. The federal government announced today it is banning the sale of ephedra in the United States. The FDA based their decision on adver side effects, clinical studies and expert opinions. What do you think? Should ephedra be banned? Visit the forum and tell us what you think.

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