Ephedra the Controversy

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Welcome to the Creighton University School of Medicine Complementary and Alternative Medicine website on the safety and efficacy of ephedra as a weight loss aid and athletic performance enhancer.


The purpose of this page is to provide an overview of ephedra and the most current (as of March 2005) supportive scientific literature for its safety and efficacy. This site is for health science students, medical professionals, and the general public.

The information presented in this web site is for informational purposes only and is not endorsed by Creighton University or Creighton University School of Medicine.

This website was designed by Jennifer C. Reodica, Class of 2003, and updated by Kristin C. Miller, Class of 2005.