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  • Title: Myocardial infarction associated with the use of a dietary supplement rich in ephedrine in a young athlete.
    Author: Forte RY, Precoma-Neto D, Chiminacio Neto N, Maia F, Faria-Neto JR.
    Journal: Arq Bras Cardiol; 2006 Nov; 87(5):e179-81. PubMed ID: 17396189.
    Abstract:
    Dietary supplements containing ephedrine and other alkaloids related to ephedrine are largely consumed in various countries, with the purpose of energetic stimulation and weight loss. Despite the fact that it is not approved for marketing in Brazil, these products may be freely purchased over the Internet or at gyms/fitness centers. We report the case of a young athlete with no risk factors for cardiovascular disease who experienced a myocardial infarction during the period in which he used an ephedrine-rich supplement.
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