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To: Augustus Gloop who wrote (60421)	10/14/2004 5:02:27 AM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

The coalition of Pharmaceutical companies and doctors is so lucrative that decency in Government COMPELS a fairly honest health portfolio. There is so much psychological influence ensuing from wining and dining in Puerto Rico and the like...that Government MUST be wary of authorizing any drug in particular before the fact. The pharmaceutical influence has lowered both cholesterol and blood pressure safety zones, thus increasing their profits by billions per year. Dealing with modern medine is like panning for gold...you throw out most of the pannings and you keep a few bits and pieces...with due skepticism.

To: Augustus Gloop who wrote (60421)	11/19/2004 11:51:45 AM
From: Lazarus_Long	Respond to of 89467

Actually, Gloop, Ephedra has been off US store shelves since April of this year. fda.gov It appears that Health Canada RECOMMENDED that ephedra be pulled in 2002, but it was not mandatory and apparently had little effect. cbc.ca From what I can gather from google, it appears that Health Canada acted in lockstep with the FDA in forcing removal. The two agencies apparently often work together closely.