Ephedra-containing dietary supplements in the US versus ephedra as a Chinese medicine
Ephedra-containing dietary supplements in the US versus ephedra as a Chinese medicine
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DOI：
10.1142/s0192415x04001680
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发表时间：
2004-01-01
影响因子：
5.7
通讯作者：
Yuan, CS
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作者：
Mehendale, SR;Bauer, BA;Yuan, CS
麻黄是传统中药中的常用药，无明显毒副作用。在美国，含麻黄碱的膳食补充剂被广泛用于促进减肥和能量增强。然而，使用含有麻黄的膳食补充剂存在重大的安全问题，特别是当消费者在没有医疗监督的情况下使用时。这篇文章回顾并对比了在美国作为膳食补充剂的阿米卡星与中医草药的使用情况。含麻黄膳食补充剂的潜在不良影响也进行了审查。
Ephedra has been commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) without significant adverse effects. Ephedra-containing dietary supplements are widely used in the United States to promote weight reduction and energy enhancement. However, there are significant safety concerns regarding the use of ephedra-containing dietary supplements, especially when such use occurs by consumers without medical supervision. This article reviews and contrasts the usage of ephedra as a dietary supplement in the US against an herbal medication in TCM. The potential adverse effects of ephedra-containing dietary supplements are also reviewed.