DNP screens are digital displays that use an organic compound called dinitrophenol, or DNP, as their active ingredient. DNP is a highly toxic substance that has been used as a weight-loss drug since the early 1900s. While it is effective at causing rapid weight loss, it also comes with a host of serious side effects, including death. For this reason, the use of DNP as a weight-loss drug was banned in the United States in 1938. However, because it is not regulated by the FDA, DNP continues to be sold illegally as a diet pill.
When taken orally, DNP causes thermogenesis, which is an increase in body temperature. This process speeds up metabolism and results in rapid weight loss. However, because DNP increases body temperature to such a degree (up to 40 degrees Celsius), it also puts immense strain on the cardiovascular system and can lead to organ failure and death. In fact, there have been numerous reports of deaths associated with taking DNP-containing diet pills.
Because of the serious risks associated with taking DNP, anyone considering using these types of products should be aware of the potential dangers and consult with a healthcare professional first.