Is pseudoephedrine the same as ephedra? A crucial distinction
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In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids, a decision driven by serious cardiovascular health risks. This significant regulatory action has led many to question if pseudoephedrine, a common decongestant, is the same as ephedra, the banned herb.
