e was indicated by an increase in oxygen consumption. Therefore, it's possible that ephedrine effects thyroid metabolism since the thyroid gland regulates the metabolic rate." (www.ringside.com) "Another way ephedra supplements may enhance the body's fat-burning process is the suppression of the production of insulin, the hormone responsible for the storage of fat in fat cells. This raises the ratio of glycogen to insulin (glycogen is a hormone that stimulates the breakdown of fat), switching the body into "fat-burning" mode." (www.ringside.com) "Some studies also show that long-term ephedrine treatment eventually causes the body to increase its thermogenic (heat-producing) response to meals, resulting in more calories being burned especially in response to carbohydrate consumption." (www.ringside.com) "Prolong
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