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Comparing the Dangers of Hoodia and Ma HuangThe Dangers of Hoodia vs. The Dangers of Ma Huang One of the benefits of hoodia is the fact that it is a natural product. Often, people will assume that because a product is natural that is will not contain harmful side effects. If anything, the previous generation of dieters learned that natural and safe do not go hand in hand as evidenced by the severe consequences of abuse Ma Huang. For those not familiar with Ma Huang, it is the natural version of ephedrine and it was a common component in weight loss products. Ma Huang would curb appetite, increase heart rate and raise body temperature. The end result of these effects was increased metabolism and weight loss. In addition to weight loss, Ma Huang was responsible for fatal heart attacks and strokes and it was ultimately banned in weight loss supplements. Again, Ma Huang was a natural product that had an extremely negative affect on consumers. Needless to say, it is understandable that some people would be worrisome about the dangers of hoodia. When it comes to comparing the potential dangers of hoodia vs the real dangers of Ma Huang, one must understand the Ma Huang is primarily a stimulant that rapidly affects the heart. Additionally, Ma Huang also affects the brain and can lead to feelings of euphoria. (Keep in mind, ephedrine is a major ingredient in amphetamines) Hoodia does not have anywhere near these types of stimulant properties so the dangers of hoodia in comparison to Ma Huang are almost incomparable. While hoodia may not be a perfect product it is certainly not the disastrous product that Ma Huang was. Granted, hoodia is also only a fraction of the potency of Ma Huang, but it also lacks the extreme danger of that stimulant. In that regard, hoodia is a much safer product than what was once offered on diet supplement shelves. |
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