High Energy Naturally is a complex, but additive formulation of many herbs and botanicals that contain a wide range of energizing properties for the body. The selected ingredients have a long history of safe use by a variety of cultures and most ingredients provide antioxidants and others contain specific valuable phytonutrients. Single botanical agents that give a “kick” have been misused by consumers of dietary supplements. Strong stimulants are best avoided because they may alter blood pressure, provoke anxious feelings and even cause the heart to race. Dr. Holt has been critical of the use of Ephedra (ma huang) as “herbal speed” by young people and he believes that the cardiovascular complications of Ephedra use were largely due to the use Ephedra as a weight loss agent in individuals with metabolic Syndrome X, who are at high risk for heart attack and stroke. Ephedra is a valuable herb when used correctly and it has a long history of relatively safe use for the treatment of respiratory disorders.