I took metabolife with ephedra for two years and never had a problem. The day it went off the market was a sad day for me personally. I never exceeded 4 a day and took none or one on the weekends to give my body a rest and to make sure my tolerance didn't increase. I probably lost 50 pounds but that was with the increased exercise I was able to do with my new found energy. My opinion based off nothing but my own common sense is that all medications are a potential heath risk given each individuals preexisting health conditions. I had none. I was and am a healthy adult. Moderation is key in using anything over the counter. Checking with your doctor to make sure you don't have any preexisting conditions is also key.
I've tried other ephedra based supplements but they just aren't the same as that original Metabolife formula, I wish it was back on the market. I used it moderately and responsibly, and educated myself about the potential side effects. As an adult I made an informed decision about my health. I'd like to think if I did have a problem, I would discontinue use and see my doctor. Also that any health issue that did arise was probably already there and undetected.
