Simon Thomas, professor of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics at Newcastle University, says blocking the storage of energy in cells, which stops the production of fat, might seem attractive - but he warns that DNP is highly toxic. It's extremely dangerous," he says.
Signs of acute poisoning include vomiting, flushed skin, sweating, dizziness, headaches and irregular heartbeat. Prof Thomas says it's been known for many years that DNP can help people lose weight. It was used by doctors in the mids as a treatment for obese patients, but because of its adverse effects it was banned in the US in and declared unfit for human consumption.
He explains that it's a very difficult process to reverse and patients can go from being "ambulant and well", to being seriously ill or even dying within a few hours. It's impossible to know the true scale of the consumption of any illegal substance as both users and suppliers hide their activity, the Food Standards Agency FSA said. The FSA believes this group of users can be particularly hard to reach, and many bodybuilders still wrongly believe they can consume DNP safely as part of a fat-burning regime.
Eating disorders: Information and support. Four people were jailed in connection with Mr Cleathero's death over the supply of steroids, which are class C drugs. Possessing DNP is not an offence but selling it for human consumption is. It was made illegal for human consumption under general food laws in , according to the FSA.
The Eloise Parry case is the first time a defendant - in this case, year-old Bernard Rebelo from Gosport in Hampshire - has been convicted of manslaughter relating to the sale of DNP, the agency says. As a result, side effects were common and severe and, in some cases, fatal. Illegality was not enough to prevent further experimentation.
Most significantly, physician Nicholas Bachynsky established clinics in the United States in the s offering weight loss underpinned by the drug [1]. In , an injunction was issued, prohibiting Bachynsky from dispensing DNP to any patients. During the s, DNP became increasingly popular among the bodybuilding community and, decades on, bodybuilders remain among the most likely to take the drug. It takes only a quick search to bring up multiple chats in online forums among those using DNP to shed fat and sculpt muscle.
But while males continue to make up the majority of users, there is also an increasing proportion of women turning to the drug as a diet aid. DNP is often marketed with sensationalised claims, which can install hope in those who are emotionally vulnerable seeking a quick and easy fix. Chloe Adams, policy officer at the British Dietetic Association, says that DNP is now widely available to purchase from the internet through websites which appear to be legitimate.
This widening of the potential demographic for DNP is particularly worrying, says Thomas. Though acute overdoses are the most lethal means of consumption, Thomas makes it clear there is no safe level of DNP, because the margins are so small.
One young female user on Reddit describes taking up to mg daily for seven days, and losing six pounds. Ian Musgrave, senior lecturer in pharmacology at the University of Adelaide, Australia, agrees that the situation is challenging. Ian Musgrave, senior lecturer in pharmacology at the University of Adelaide, says that campaigns to raise awareness of the risks associated with taking DNP must be ongoing.
These campaigns must be ongoing, advises Musgrave. Adams agrees. As was the case with Parry, users can quite easily buy the drug online. And websites with apparent testimonials also make the purchase of DNP seem to be desirable and safe. Soni says the RPS has a responsibility to keep putting pressure on the Home Office to ban any sales of the drug.
Today, those looking to keep slim still consume this drug to reach their weight loss goals, however illegal the drug may be. In April of that year, she died from its consumption. And Parry was not alone—in , Sarah Houston, a woman who was in treatment for a years-long battle with bulimia, began taking DNP in secret to lose weight before suddenly passing from consumption of the drug as well.
Simon Thomas, PhD, a professor of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics at Newcastle University in the UK, explained that these cases represent a worrying trend in the consumption of the industrial chemical to lose weight.
It's extremely dangerous," Thomas said in an interview with the BBC. Additionally, due to it having been banned in , no antidote was ever created to treat patients who take the drug. Many companies selling DNP are based in the United States and ship packages illegally in a way that makes them unlikely to be seized by border control agents in other countries. As more people become aware of the dangers of DNP, sellers are more likely to refer to DNP under one of its many alternative names.
Try to avoid any drug or supplement that claims it can cause weight loss without the need for dietary changes or increased exercise.
Any product that claims this is either ineffective or dangerous. DNP is an extremely dangerous weight-loss drug that can be potentially lethal even in young and healthy individuals. Many companies sell it illegally online and target bodybuilders or people looking to lose weight without dieting. Healthy, safe, and effective weight loss requires consistent changes to your diet and exercise habits over months and years.
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