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HERBAL DANGERS There are some herbs which are used for weight loss. As far as I can determine all of these are dangerous to the health of normal people and particularly dangerous for those with thyroid disease. Perhaps the most popular of these is Ma Huang or ephedra which is the herb from which ephedrine (the synthetic version is methamphetamine, or "speed") is derived. Check all supplements for this ingredient and AVOID! Following is an article about a Chinese herb used for weight loss. Please note the following, "In Belgium, the herb was not listed among the ingredients of the weight-loss pills and was put into them by mistake, Nortier said." I really doubt if this was put in by mistake. Be aware that you could take an herbal product for weight loss that has this dangerous herb and it might not be listed in the ingredients. To be safe, avoid all weight-loss products.
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