Vasopro & Weight Loss

Mega-Pro manufactures Vasopro Ephedrine as a bronchodilator used for the relief of shortness of breath caused by bronchial asthma. Ephedrine once was the miracle ingredient in many weight loss supplements until the supplement was banned from dietary supplements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Despite its ban, ephedrine is still available for sale by itself, with Vasopro being one of the more popular brands, and it is commonly used in homemade fat-burning supplement combinations, also known as stacks.

• Vasopro Ephedrine is often used as weight loss aid.

Ma Huang

• The first documented use of ephedrine was in ancient China. Ma Huang or ephedra is a plant-based substance that was used to treat lung problems. The chemical compound ephedrine is extracted from the herb. It is this chemical compound that is most commonly packaged and sold as a bronchodilator.

Weight Loss Supplements

• Vasopro and other brands of ephedrine have the ability to raise the core temperature of the body and suppress appetite, resulting in a fairly effective weight loss aid. Ephedrine was included in many thermogenic products. Thermogenics were marketed as having the ability to raise the body's temperature and thus burn fat.

ECA Stack

• Since the ban, ephedrine has been known to be stacked with caffeine and aspirin. This particular combination of supplements is said to increase the effectiveness tenfold. The standard dosing is 25 mg Vasopro ephedrine, 200 mg caffeine and 325 mg aspirin taken two to three times a day with meals. It is advised that you not take the last dose past 5 p.m. as the high caffeine content can make for a sleepless night.

Study of Effectiveness

• The Journal of American Medical Association concluded that ephedrine did indeed promote short-term weight loss, but there was no conclusive evidence of ephedrine use in the long run regarding weight loss, and the risks involved far outweighed the slight weight loss.

Warnings

• The known side effects of ephedrine include heart palpitations, nausea, high blood pressure, restlessness, irritability, heart attack, stroke and even death according to The Journal of American Medical Association. These adverse effects should be taken very seriously, and Vasopro should not be considered a safe weight loss aid. Proper diet and exercise are the most effective ways of losing unwanted weight. Do not use Vasopro or any other ephedrine product without being aware of all the inherent risks.