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Over the past few years ephedra has gained much more attention for its side-effects: an increased metabolism, plus the thermeogenic and fat burning qualities that come along with that. This gives the body stimulation and provides energy. Thanks to these qualities ephedra now has the reputation of being a fat-burner, smartdrug and sports supplement. A reputation that has recently become controversial because of the ban on ephedra products in the United States and the Netherlands. Read about the why, when and how on our page regarding the legal status of Ephedra.

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The reason for former Chiefs OLB Vince Redd's four-game suspension was reportedly for testing positive for Ephedra. According to his agent, Joe Linta, Redd was taking Sudafed, and was unaware of the supplement containing ephedra.

"If you check the ingredients of Sudafed, it has Ephedra in it," Linta explained. "Vince said he took Sudafed around the time of a league administered test, so it was an honest mistake. I don't think he realized what was in Sudafed, which really is a cold medicine. He looks forward to continuing his career this season."

Ephedra, which is generally taken for weight loss, is a banned supplement by the NFL.

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