Banned Irish man dies after taking slimming tablets

Worldwide, more than 60 drug-linked deaths, but this was the case in Ireland, was first reported - for example for purposes PIX

DUBLIN: mid-May, a young Irish man who died, according to media reports Thursday, bought online is to consume a slimming product is considered illegal.

Country Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and the police for Dinitrophenol a "fat-burning" products (DNP), who took his early 20s, are investigating the death of the man, told state broadcaster RTE.

Although death occurred last month, RTE recently by occupational health care was informed about the case and HPRA Thursday issued a public health alert.

Drugs, a "surprise thin relief" as a highly toxic substance marketing on the Internet, with more than 60 deaths worldwide linked, but this was the case in Ireland, was first reported.

DNP in May was the subject of an Interpol global alert. The drug is not approved for use anywhere. HPRA DNP contains 93 capsules seized this year