Other companies market diet pills containing ephedrine isolated from Ma huang plants, but NSP uses the whole extract of the Ma huang plant, not pure ephedrine. This offers an additional benefit to MetaboMax^TM customers. The Ma huang extract in MetaboMax^TM is more naturally and completely absorbed by the body than pure ephedrine, resulting in a safer product. The extract also contains other phytonutrients that help balance the effects of the ephedrine on the body.

Using the whole extract of Ma huang in MetaboMax^TM allows us to maximize the beneficial effects of the herbs and minimize the undesirable effects inherent in other ephedrine-containing products. MetaboMax^TM can help you achieve safe, gradual weight loss by supporting and strengthening your central nervous system, by helping you feel more energized, by preventing water retention, and by creating a greater sense of well-being.

When used properly, MetaboMax^TM is an affordable, integral part of an intelligent weight management program.

Why no caffeine? To put it simply, there is no need for it, and caffeine increases the potential for undesirable side-effects with ephedra-containing products. Caffeine has little or no weight loss benefit, and it doesn't increase energy. (It may help wake you up, but it actually has little effect on energy.) The energy comes primarily from the Ma huang or ephedra, and is a side-effect (for most people a desirable one) of speeding up your metabolism. Other ingredients, such as Siberian Ginseng, bee pollen, etc., may also be helpful for increasing energy.

Why does MetaboMax retail for $20 less than Metabolife? The question to ask is "Why does Metabolife retail for $20 more than it should?" MetaboMax is priced fairly. It is made by Nature's Sunshine Products (NSP), a 26-year-old herb company known worldwide for quality. NSP manufactures their own products and consequently has complete control over quality. Metabolife is a three-year-old company that contracts out to outside sources to have their product manufactured. To create a demand for their product, Metabolife spends a tremendous amount of money on radio and television advertising, which is what you pay for when you buy their product. If you want the best quality and the safest product at a fair price, buy MetaboMax.

Note: This product contains the herb Chinese ephedra (ma huang). See your health care provider prior to use if pregnant or nursing, any medical condition exists, or when taking any prescription drug. Discontinue if nervousness, sleeplessness, complete loss of appetite, or nausea occur. Maximum ephedrine dose for healthy adults is 100 mg per 24-hour period, for no longer than 12 weeks. Improper use of this product may be hazardous to your health. Not intended for persons under 18. Not to be taken with other ephedra or ephedrine-containing products. Keep out of reach of children. Each MetaboMax capsule contains 12 mg of ephedrine from ma huang. Not available in Nebraska.