ECA
ECA stands for Ephedrine, Caffeine and Aspirin; these compounds were found to be synergistic for fat loss, and isolating ephedrine from the Ephedra sinicus plant and putting it into ECA appears to be quite an effective method of fat loss and neural stimulation.
Quick Answer
What it is
ECA stands for Ephedrine, Caffeine and Aspirin; these compounds were found to be synergistic for fat loss, and isolating ephedrine from the Ephedra sinicus plant and putting it into ECA appears to be quite an effective method of fat loss and neural stimulation.
Key findings
- Grade D: Blood glucose (Obesity)
- Grade D: Blood Pressure (Obesity)
- Grade N/A: Heart Rate (Obesity)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: ECA
Quick Facts: ECA
- Best Evidence:Grade D
- Conditions Studied:4
- Research Outcomes:10
- Key Effect:Obesity
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (5)
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