Many consumers are ignoring that advice. There has been a run on remaining ephedra supplements since FDA's warning two weeks ago, even though studies show ephedra helps people lose only a few pounds more than dieting alone. Yep, I just received a six month supply on Friday. I might place another order before they run out.
But some scientists note that synephrine can increase blood pressure and constrict blood vessels, as ephedra does, and question whether using it with caffeine could worsen those effects the way taking ephedra with caffeine does.
Anything that can boost my blood pressure even a little bit is good. I feel like hell when my blood pressure hovers around 95/48. Not to mention low blood pressure makes standing up quickly, dangerous.
I'm curious as to see what the reaction is in health food stores. I manage one but we don't carry these products too often. Anna Nicole Smith didn't lose all that weight using the ephedra-free TrimSpa I don't care what they say. My blood pressure is naturally low like yours too so I've never been bothered by ephedra containing products.