Ephedra-X
by Xcel Sports Nutrition · capsule · 90 capsules
- Off the market since December 2019 (NIH)
- UPC 524176854
- DSLD label 33636
- Serving 1 capsule
- 90 servings
Ephedra-X by Xcel Sports Nutrition lists 8 ingredients, 1 with an amount per serving of 1 capsule, such as 650 mg of ephedra-X; 7 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 23, 2014.
What is in Ephedra-X?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephedra-X | 650 mg | ||
| Ephedra extract | no amount given | ||
| N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine | no amount given | ||
| Caffeine Anhydrous | no amount given | ||
| Methylhexanamine | no amount given | ||
| Methyl Synephrine | no amount given | ||
| Piperine | no amount given | ||
| Huperzine-A | no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 33636 (entered May 23, 2014), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient; 7 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, consume 1 capsule 2 separate times a day. For best results, cycle five days on and two days off. For an insane workout, consume 1 capsule 15 minutes prior to exercise. Do not consume more than 2 capsules daily.
- Warnings
- Allergen Warning: Manufactured in equipment which processes products containing milk, eggs, soybeans, fish oil, tree nuts, and peanut butter flavor.
- Do not use if Pregnant or nursing.
- Do not use this product if you have a family history of Liver, Kidney, or Prostate Disease or Endocrine conditions.
- If you have any other medical condition or are taking prescription medications, consult with your physician before using this product.
- Warning: CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USE.
- Keep out of reach of children. Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.
- Do not exceed recommended serving. Discontinue use and call a physician or a licensed qualified health care professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 33636.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour.
How many labels does Ephedra-X have?
One label is on file, entered on May 23, 2014.
- Label 33636 (current) Entered May 23, 2014 · off the market December 23, 2019 · 90 capsules · UPC 524176854
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).