Some questions about my DNP cycle (I'm 3 days in)

[Jimbob]

I've done lots of research on DNP and decided to do a 10 day cycle of DNP. This is day 3, and so far I haven't noticed any real side effect other than yellow body fluid (at least I think it was) and feeling kinda sluggish and a bit tired.

I've been taking one 200mg pill of crystal DNP in the AM for the past 3 days. I did a PSMF 3 days before starting DNP and have been on a PSMF ever since. No sweating, no increase in body temperature, no rash, nothing bad so far.

Here's my questions:

1. How much DNP is actually in crystal DNP? I've seen 75% (due to 25% of sodium) and something like 89% (due to molar weight). How much DNP am I actually taking? Is there a definitive answer?
2. Wouldn't you increase dosage to 2x200mg crystal DNP (AM and PM) on day 4 if I still don't feel any bad side effects? If crystal DNP actually is just 75% of pure DNP, then I'd still be taking only 300mg which is a relatively low dose. If my pills are only 75%, I could see myself go up to 450mg to see if sides are still bearable.

 

[ajntorinj]

1) Does it matter? I would be concerned about finding the safe dose of your batch. Each batch can potentially vary dramatically in purity. With DNP, there are no standardized capsules.

2) I would try alternating one and two caps per day before doubling your dosage. I would not increase your dose by taking another capsule in the evening. DNP has a long half-life, for one. Second, you may not observe the effects of higher dosages because you will be asleep by then. If you want to increase your dosage, take more in the morning and see it it goes.

Your DNP's purity is unknown and tolerance is highly individual. Proceed with increasing your dose based on your response. Doing a few calculations with unknown quantities does not make you safe.

 

[Jimbob]

2) I would try alternating one and two caps per day before doubling your dosage. I would not increase your dose by taking another capsule in the evening. DNP has a long half-life, for one. Second, you may not observe the effects of higher dosages because you will be asleep by then. If you want to increase your dosage, take more in the morning and see it it goes.

Would you wait until day 5 before increasing dosage or already do it on day 4 if side effects are basically non-existant as I described? Day 4 would be a Sunday which might be better than Monday if side effects should increase noticeably.

 

[ajntorinj]

If it were me, I would increase the dose as I described. However, I have tried DNP several times with the same raw powder and capping method, so I know what I should feel at a certain point. Proceed with caution.

Are you monitoring your body temperature?

 

[Jimbob]

Are you monitoring your body temperature?

Yes, several times per day. So far no change from my usual temperature. The only thing I feel is exhaustion and my legs feel like lead.

I think I'm gonna bump it up to 2x200mg Sunday morning. Wish me luck