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Marmitegeoff

Help prevent another DNP death
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Following the recent deaths of young people after they have taken the ‘fat burning’ substance 2,4-dinitrophenol, known as DNP, the Food Standards Agency is urgently warning the public not to take any tablets or powders containing this ingredient.

DNP is an industrial chemical. It is not fit for human consumption.

However, 'fat-burner' capsules, tablets and powders containing DNP appear to be marketed at the body-building community, and those wishing to lose weight, as a quick way of burning fat.

When consumed, DNP can be extremely dangerous to human health, possibly leading to coma and death. Signs of acute poisoning can include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, flushed skin, sweating, dizziness, headaches, rapid respiration and irregular heartbeat. Consuming lower amounts over longer periods could lead to cataracts and skin lesions and impact on the heart, blood and nervous system.

Anyone who believes they may have taken DNP should seek medical advice immediately.

The FSA is taking action both to crack down on the illegal sale of DNP and to raise awareness of the dangers of its use. In particular:

the Agency is working with the police and local authorities to stamp out the illegal sale of DNP to consumers, focusing on stopping internet sales
we are reminding companies, including internet traders, of the criminal sanctions available to the courts to deal with any person or company found to be supplying DNP products for consumption

ElliottTN

Thanks but I really don't think someone who has gone through all the trouble of getting a hold of DNP is going to be casually browsing the MFP General Diet and Weight Loss help section to see you post and say...hey...ya know what....I'm not going to take DNP.

And if you are just popping pills given to you by the insanely shredded dude in the back stall at the gym without knowing what you are taking then well.. I guess the gene pool really does need to be thinned out every once in awhile.