The thermic effect of food usually accou nts for 10 percent of what we take in. For example, if you eat 2000 calories, then 200 are spent just by the thermogenic effect of food. It is thought that ephedrine contributes to a thermogenic effect by causing the adrenal glands to dump epinephrine into the blood stream, which leads to an increase in body temperature, and, therefore, burns more calories. Ephedrine has been taken off the shelves in some states because of these various complications. Exercise and nutrition are still the most effective keys to weight loss.
Ephedrine is in no way a miracle drug.
Eat five to six small meals a day, instead of three large meals, to help keep metabolism high. Participate in regular aerobic exercise, which helps to reduce stored fat and keep your body burning calories at a higher rate for a short amount of time after exercise. Alice strongly encourages recreational users of ephedrine to consider this powerful drug's potential dangers. At least 32 deaths have been associated with ephedrine and some 900 adverse reactions have been reported. If you need to take ephedrine for medical reasons, consult with your health care provider first to make sure you are not putting your health at risk.