CNP Sida Cordifolia (120 Tablets)

A big issue with utilising Ma Huang (Ephedra) in a formula is obtaining consistent quality.

There are numerous species of the herb Ephedra, all with different levels of ephedrine alkaloids. Ephedrine itself usually accounts for between 30 and 90% of the total alkaloids present. However, alkaloid levels and ratios can even vary within the same species, dependent on such factors as time of harvest, soil quality, weather conditions and even the altitude at which it is grown. Can this degree of variation make a difference You bet! The thermogenic activity of ephedrine and norephedrine have become well established, the other analogues are either controlled carry serious health risks or are relatively inactive.

Ironically, switching to Sida in order to avoid the legislation and bad publicity that has hounded Ma Huang has resulted in the wiser choice being made anyway. For example, L-PPA (1R, 2S Norephedrine, -the more active isomer of PPA) can represent up to 20% of Sida cordifolia?s alkaloid content. Also, this herb has demonstrated anti-obesity effects that cannot solely be attributed to its ephedrine alkaloid content - a content which regular analysis has revealed to be comparatively more consistent than ephedra?s over the harvesting period. Although methanol extractions of the root possess significant hypoglycaemic effect; the seed extract yields an alkaloid content that will literally blow your socks off; CNP?s Sida Cordifolia is a proprietary blend of both materials!

Directions

1 Tablet to be taken twice a day for the first week. 2 Tablets twice a day thereafter.

Ingredients

Sida Cordifolia extract, (standardised at 8% alkoloids), Croscarmellose sodium, Di Calcium phoshate, Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Magnesium state, Stearic acid

WARNING

Do not take if you are currently using MAO inhibitor medications, have high blood pressure, heart disease, a thyroid or prostate condition or are pregnant or lactating. Do not take if you are subject to drug testing.