Ripped Fuel (Case Study #3)

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Ripped Fuel is a dangerous supplement and it is important that my cousin and his parents know what Ripped Fuel is and the present and long term effects of using this product. Even at an appropriate age, taking Ripped Fuel can have negative side effects on the person consuming it. A few of these side effects include: insomnia, nervousness, and headaches; all of which are caused by the high doses of caffeine. In more serious cases, there have been reports of heart palpations, tremors, and agitation. A majority of weight loss supplements increase the amount of water consumed by the body and Ripped Fuel is no different. If one does not intake the required amount of fluids while taking Ripped Fuel, their body will experience dehydration.
Given that the original Ripped Fuel formula contained ephedra, it had been banned by the FDA, the NCA, the IOC and professional sporting associations. As a result, the producers of Ripped Fuel have taken ephedra out of their formula, however, they have added in other ingredients that mimic the effects of ephedra. One of the ingredients now used is bitte...

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