@Eman the book I was talking about.
A Most Misunderstood Molecule: 2,4-Dinitrophenol: The Pharmacology and Toxicology
"Popularized in the '30s as a powerful weight loss drug, 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) has re-emerged repeatedly in the medical and scientific literature as a weight-loss compound tied to misadventure and death. Hyperbolic claims and scientific illiteracy fuel confusion and misunderstanding about this compound, which was never approved for human use but which may have real therapeutic applications. Addressing the myths with peer-reviewed science, this book provides the chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of DNP. Also, case reports of human exposure and deaths associated with its use are described. Current research with DNP suggests a potential revival of this molecule as a safe and effective weight-loss drug and a protective agent against a host of diseases."
See at the end where it says a potential revival? They took the molecule and tweaked it slightly to remove the toxicities of the drug/chemical compound. I remember reading where they said they started trials on it a few years back but there's no way I can find that again. I was doing a shit ton of research at the time. I didn't bother to keep track of it (this potential safe new version) because if it's not mentioned again anywhere else it's either very new or a lie.
Like I said can't remember where I read it but maybe I'll start snooping around again.
Anyone else hear anything like this?