Ephedra Weak Regulation of Supplements
Ephedra Problems Simmered For Years. The debate over ephedra's safety had simmered for years. Then came the Feb. 16 death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler, who keeled over from heatstroke, after taking the herbal stimulant. Within hours of Bechler's death, the medical examiner who conducted his autopsy urged … [Read more...] about Ephedra Weak Regulation of Supplements
Death Blame On Ephedrine
Ephedrine A Factor In Bechler's Death. Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler had a considerable amount of ephedrine in his blood when he collapsed and died of heatstroke, according to the toxicology report released yesterday by Broward County medical examiner Dr. Joshua Perper. Perper said the concentration of ephedrine found in the blood … [Read more...] about Death Blame On Ephedrine
Baseball Bans Ephedra Use In Minor Leagues
Ephedra Use Was Being Banned. Baseball took its first move toward banning ephedra by prohibiting players with minor-league contracts from taking the substance, which was linked to the death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler. The commissioner's office is powerless to extend the ban to major leaguers, who are covered by the … [Read more...] about Baseball Bans Ephedra Use In Minor Leagues
Tightening of Lid On Ephedrine
Weight-Loss Drug Ephedrine. The family of fallen Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler headed home to Oregon yesterday, but questions remain about what to do about the weight-loss drug that may have contributed to his death. Major League Baseball is expected to make another push to place ephedrine on the list of restricted substances … [Read more...] about Tightening of Lid On Ephedrine
Ephedra Eyed After Pitcher’s Death
Athlete Can Lose a Medal by Taking Ephedra. An NFL player caught taking ephedra is often subject to harsher penalties than if he snorted cocaine. An Olympic athlete can lose a medal by taking the supplement. Baseball and its union, however, allow players to use ephedra, which is suspected in the death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher … [Read more...] about Ephedra Eyed After Pitcher’s Death
Examiner Cites Stimulant In Orioles Pitcher’s Death
Stimulant Cite In Steve Bechler's Death. The autopsy performed Tuesday on Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler uncovered several factors that contributed to his death from heatstroke, but Broward County medical examiner Dr. Joshua Perper placed significant blame on a weight-loss drug containing ephedrine. Perper reported that … [Read more...] about Examiner Cites Stimulant In Orioles Pitcher’s Death
