Who thinks DNP is simply too dangerous?

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I've never used it simply because of all I've read...I'm a Clen guy, but the shakes are murder lately....:eek:
 
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Grundlingh J, Dargan PI, El-Zanfaly M, Wood DM. 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP): A Weight Loss Agent with Significant Acute Toxicity and Risk of Death. J Med Toxicol. 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP): A Weight Loss Agent with ... [J Med Toxicol. 2011] - PubMed result

2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) is reported to cause rapid loss of weight, but unfortunately is associated with an unacceptably high rate of significant adverse effects. DNP is sold mostly over the internet under a number of different names as a weight loss/slimming aid. It causes uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation; the classic symptom complex associated with toxicity of phenol-based products such as DNP is a combination of hyperthermia, tachycardia, diaphoresis and tachypnoea, eventually leading to death. Fatalities related to exposure to DNP have been reported since the turn of the twentieth century. To date, there have been 62 published deaths in the medical literature attributed to DNP. In this review, we will describe the pattern and pathophysiology of DNP toxicity and summarise the previous fatalities associated with exposure to DNP.
 
Grundlingh J, Dargan PI, El-Zanfaly M, Wood DM. 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP): A Weight Loss Agent with Significant Acute Toxicity and Risk of Death. J Med Toxicol. 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP): A Weight Loss Agent with ... [J Med Toxicol. 2011] - PubMed result

Article Summary:

DNP has been available for over a century, initially in the manufacture of munitions, due to its explosive properties. From the 1930s onwards, there has been interest in its properties to increase the underlying metabolic rate, leading to an associated weight loss. Following a number of deaths in the 1930s, the US Food and Drug Administration determined that DNP was ‘extremely dangerous and not fit for human consumption’. There were very few reported deaths since the late 1930s, until the last decade. It appears that there has been increasing interest and availability of DNP-containing products on the internet. Whilst these appear to be largely targeted towards bodybuilders to try and reduce fat and improve muscle bulk, there have been a number of deaths related to its use for more general weight loss.

The primary toxicity seen with DNP is similar to that seen with other phenol-based products and is a combination of hyperthermia, tachycardia, diaphoresis and tachypnoea with associated cardiovascular collapse/cardiac arrest and death. There is no specific management for individuals with DNP-related toxicity; it is imperative that the temperature is brought down as rapidly and as soon as possible to try and reduce systemic toxicity and/or death. Currently, DNP remains freely available on the internet, with both detailed ‘regimens’ for its use and about the potential for acute toxicity and death on the internet seller websites. It is likely that some individuals, despite these warnings, will continue to purchase and use DNP-containing products to aid with weight loss, with the potential risk of acute toxicity and/or death.
 
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Clinical Features of DNP Toxicity

Routes of Exposure

The oral route is currently the most common route of therapeutic and suicidal exposure.

Dermal exposure can cause yellow staining and may have mild corrosive effects on the skin. Absorption through the skin may lead to systemic effects similar to those seen following ingestion of DNP, although only mild symptoms are usually experienced. Exposure to the eyes may cause yellow discoloration of the sclera with conjunctival injection and irritation.

Dermal exposure is the most common route of unintentional exposure. DNP is used in the chemical industry in wood preservatives, herbicides and dyes and may leak onto industrial sites through landfill and storage tanks. Accidental spills during manufacture and transport are possible and exposure is usually through exposure to the water or dirt that it has leaked on. Although there have been no reports of this occurring, there have been two fatalities related to individuals recycling nylon bags that had previously contained DNP.

Inhalational exposure can happen by breathing contaminated air at DNP-containing waste sites or from incineration fumes. Inhalation of DNP fumes may lead to significant systemic effects, similar to those seen with ingestion.


Organ Systems Affected by Therapeutic Use

There is a small margin between the beneficial effects and the toxic effects of DNP. The most common side effect reported with the therapeutic use of DNP is a rash. This rash can be maculo-papular, urticarial, angiooedematous or a severe exfoliative dermatitis. There is often accompanying pruritis and subsequent desquamation. Prolonged peripheral neuritis has been reported, often affecting the hands and feet and associated with skin changes. A common complaint is that of yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera and urine. This same yellow discoloration is often seen at autopsy and has been confused with jaundice due to reports of liver damage.

T wave and ST segment abnormalities have been noted and some of the earlier autopsied case reports recorded heart muscle damage. Gastroenteritis and anorexia have been reported in high doses. Acute kidney injury, as evidenced by acute tubular necrosis, has been found at autopsy and also reported in two other cases. Confusion, agitation, convulsion and coma are the most common neurological effects reported. Agranulocytosis and neutropaenia have been associated with the therapeutic use of DNP. Cataracts can develop quickly after the use of DNP, usually leading to a permanent decrease in vision to light–dark perception in days to months. Permanent deafness has been reported at doses considered to be therapeutic.


Intentional Overdose

The average time to presentation in the reported cases of acute or suicidal overdose is 7–8 h and the average time of death is 14 h. The onset of symptoms was reported as early as 3 h and 30 min after the overdose.

The usual complaint of the patient is that of profuse sweating. The initial fever is not associated with a change in heart rate or blood pressure, but tachycardia, tachypnoea, shock, confusion, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse and pulseless electrical activity are the eventual consequence of the fatal, deliberate overdose, regardless of treatment.

However, there has been at least one case of survival following deliberate overdose in an 18-year-old female who developed typical features of DNP toxicity [tachycardia of 144 beats per minute, tachypnoea of 38–40 breaths per minute and hyperthermia of 39.7°C (103.4°F)]. She was managed conservatively with intravenous fluids and ice packs to maintain her temperature below 38.3° C (101°F) and was discharged less than 48 h following admission to hospital with no adverse effects at the time of discharge. Ingestion of DNP was confirmed by analysis of gastric lavage contents.
 
No thank you.

I am conservative, I stop at Testosterone and Primobolan for AAS, and nowhere near megadoses for either, I'll happily use ECA and Clenbuterol but I'll draw the line at this stuff. The risk:reward ratio is, for me, far too tilted towards risk from my point of view. Far rather take somewhat longer over weight loss and play it safe than rush and run the risks of the side effects this stuff has.

ECA stack has, according to recent research, been proven as pretty safe, Clenbuterol taken in a reasonable dose is pretty safe, DNP, the research is equivocal to say the least.
 
Used it a half a dozen times with no issue. With this said I only do low dose 200mg a day. It really helped when I lost 46lbs. I also, eat extremely clean while on it an continue to exercise normally. At low dose you shouldn't have problems.

FYI. I cant do ECA or clen. Both give me heart palapations.
 
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What I don't understand is why do people need a drug to get something accomplished. People are lazy and look for the easy way whatever the cost associated with it. Just go on a damn diet and do some cardio. Quit shoving shit down your pie hole and discipline yourself.

mands
 
Excellent posts DOC, now will those interested in using this junk finally heed the evidence!

I've been personally involved in the deaths of two patients whom used DNP, one is a published case report which aided the removal (I hope) of this toxin from the market!

Jim
 
What I don't understand is why do people need a drug to get something accomplished. People are lazy and look for the easy way whatever the cost associated with it. Just go on a damn diet and do some cardio. Quit shoving shit down your pie hole and discipline yourself.

mands

Damn, I wish I would have read this BEFORE the ice cream I just ate:D

I have never taken DNP, so certainly my opinion only means so much. However, I think tren is just as good as burning fat, and a hell of a lot more effective as a strength/muscle builder.

If you don't want sides, sub Mast for tren. A good test/mast or tren/var cycle leans me out really well. It also allows me to bust my ass as hard as I can in the gym for an hour, 4 days a week followed up (on 3 of the 4 weight days) w/ some Yoga and brutal cardio working the bags. I do regular cardio 3 other days. The gear makes it possible to train this hard every day. Off gear I cut the bag work to one-2 days a week, and do another few things to increase recovery (like take a day off when I need it).

To be honest, I did not need to really diet that hard, just clean things up. I could eat late at night, and when I woke up to be leaner and more muscular, especially if doing tren.

Since, based upon what I have read, tren sides are no worse than dnp, why not use the compound that is just as good at burning fat, yet waaaaay better at building muscle and strength?
 
Damn, I wish I would have read this BEFORE the ice cream I just ate:D

I have never taken DNP, so certainly my opinion only means so much. However, I think tren is just as good as burning fat, and a hell of a lot more effective as a strength/muscle builder.

If you don't want sides, sub Mast for tren. A good test/mast or tren/var cycle leans me out really well. It also allows me to bust my ass as hard as I can in the gym for an hour, 4 days a week followed up (on 3 of the 4 weight days) w/ some Yoga and brutal cardio working the bags. I do regular cardio 3 other days. The gear makes it possible to train this hard every day. Off gear I cut the bag work to one-2 days a week, and do another few things to increase recovery (like take a day off when I need it).

To be honest, I did not need to really diet that hard, just clean things up. I could eat late at night, and when I woke up to be leaner and more muscular, especially if doing tren.

Since, based upon what I have read, tren sides are no worse than dnp, why not use the compound that is just as good at burning fat, yet waaaaay better at building muscle and strength?

Tren is not even close to use as an analogy to DNP. Tren is much more pleasant.
 
Excellent posts DOC, now will those interested in using this junk finally heed the evidence!

I've been personally involved in the deaths of two patients whom used DNP, one is a published case report which aided the removal (I hope) of this toxin from the market!

Jim

Unfortunately, judging by my browsing of different fitness forums, I think it's getting more popular than ever. And mainly from younger, inexperienced types.
 
DNP is a hell of a ride! But oh shit it works!

I did as much research and reading I could do before making a decision to try it.

1. Know the pros and cons
2. Find a reputable source
3. Dont be an idiot
4. watch the fat melt off you...while you feel like hell:D

Dr Jim, Ive read of deaths due to DNP and they have always been traced back to mega doses. (The ones Ive read about.) Over 600 people die each year to aspirin overdose. This is not an endorsement just my 2cc's.

DNP is a tool in the box. Is it cheating...well fuck we are on a steroid forum, so I guess its a subjective opinion on what is cheating and whats not.

For the record, nothing has caused the dramatic results that simply a monster, dialed diet and training correctly has produced.
 
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