What is the current regulatory status in the U.S. of ephedrine-containing dietary supplements?
a. Banned
b. Those containing less than 10 mg of ephedrine are legal in most states but higher doses cannot be sold
c. Those containing less than 30 mg of ephedrine are legal in most states but higher doses cannot be sold
d. Can be sold with no restrictions on dose
Q. 2Is ephedrine effective for reducing fatigue?
a. Studies show that it is effective because it is a stimulant.
b. Studies do not show that ephedrine is effective for reducing fatigue.
Q. 3What do the majority of studies conclude about the effectiveness of ephedrine for weight loss in obese individuals?
a. Ineffective for weight loss in obese people
b. Results in 9-pound weight loss after six months of use
c. Results in 20-pound weight loss after six months of use
d. Results in greater than a 20-pound weight loss after 12 months of use
Q. 4Why is caffeine added to ephedrine-containing compounds?
a. It enhances the effectiveness of ephedrine.
b. It reduces the side effects associated with ephedrine.
c. It helps to make the ephedrine a more stable compound.
d. It helps to reduce the potential for addiction.
Q. 5Ephedrine is known to be effective for:
a. weight loss in athletes.
b. weight loss in sedentary but not obese adults.
c. asthma and nasal decongestion.
d. lowering blood cholesterol.
Q. 6What is ma huang?
a. An herb that contains ephedrine
b. Ephedrine that is synthesized in the laboratory
c. Name of the most popular ephedrine-containing dietary supplement in the U.S.
d. Name of the most popular ephedrine-containing over-the-counter medication in the U.S.
Q. 7How do the terms ephedra and ephedrine compare?
a. Ephedrine is a botanical term for a plant and ephedra is an active ingredient.
b. Ephedra is a botanical term for a plant and ephedrine is an active ingredient.
c. Ephedrine is the brand name used for non-herbal sources of ephedra.
d. Both terms are technically and commercially similar.
Q. 8What do the majority of studies conclude about the safety of DHEA supplements?
a. DHEA is safe for younger but not older adults.
b. DHEA is safe for older but not younger adults.
c. DHEA is not safe for adults.
d. The safety profile of DHEA is not known.
Q. 9What do the majority of studies conclude about the effectiveness of DHEA supplements for increasing muscle mass?
a. DHEA is an effective muscle-building supplement with an effect similar to that seen with anabolic steroids.
b. DHEA has a small effect on increasing muscle mass but not the large effect seen with anabolic steroids.
c. DHEA is not effective for increasing muscle mass.
d. DHEA is not effective for increasing muscle mass but performance is improved.