Sida Cordifolia
Sida Cordifolia is a weight loss herb which is considered as a weaker alternative to the more effective yet dangerous Ephedra
Posted by Jane on August 12, 2009
Under Weight Loss Herbs
What is Sida Cordifolia?
Sida Cordifolia, also known as bala, a slimming herb native to India, is a member of the family Malvacea, a family of flowering plants. The stems and roots of Sida Cordifolia contain ephedrine alkaloids, a naturally occurring herbal ephedrine commonly found in plant of the genus Ephedra.
How does Sida Cordifolia promote weight loss?
Sida Cordifolia is used as a thermogenic fat burning supplement in some popular fat burners. The active ingredients in Sida Cordifolia act as a stimulant within the body’s central nervous system, causing you to use more energy and burn more fat as a result.
Sida Cordifolia has also been found to act as an appetite suppressant, the make your stomach feels full, and a metabolism booster that increases the body’s energy, making you more active and enhance your exercise performance.
Sida Cordifolia Side Effects
Sida Cordifolia contains ephedrine which also makes the main ingredient in the banned Ephedra weight loss supplement. Ephedra was found to cause psychiatric problems, raise blood pressure and put extra stress on the circulatory system, causing heart attacks and strokes.
Sida Cordifolia can be considered as a weaker alternative of Ephedra as it contains smaller amounts of ephedrine. For this reason, and although there have been no reported side effects of Sida Cordifolia, this slimming herb may have similar side effects to Ephedra.
Diet pills which contain Sida Cordifolia are not recommended to persons with high blood pressure, heart problems, thyroid or prostrate condition and if lactating or pregnant. Please consult your doctor before taking any herbal supplement including Sida Cordifolia weight loss pills.
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