Description
What is Melanotan II?
- Category: Synthetic peptide (α-MSH analog – alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone).
- Function: Stimulates melanocortin receptors, which regulate skin pigmentation, appetite, and even sexual arousal.
- Key feature: Promotes skin tanning (increased melanin production) and also has notable libido-enhancing effects.
Other Melanotan Products
Yes, there are two main versions:
- Melanotan I (Afamelanotide)
- A more stable analog of α-MSH.
- Used medically (approved in the EU under brand name Scenesse) for treating erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), a rare skin condition causing extreme sun sensitivity.
- Provides tanning/protection but without the sexual side effects.
- Melanotan II
- Stronger tanning effects than Melanotan I.
- Also stimulates libido due to interaction with melanocortin receptors linked to sexual function.
- More popular in the fitness/tanning community.
Key Differences: Melanotan I vs II
| Feature | Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) | Melanotan II |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Use | Medical drug (EPP treatment) | Research peptide (not approved) |
| Tanning Effect | Strong, stable, longer-lasting | Strong, shorter-acting |
| Libido Effect | Minimal | Noticeable increase |
| Side Effects | Nausea, flushing possible | More common: nausea, appetite loss, erections (men) |
| Half-Life | Longer | Shorter |
✅ Summary:
- Melanotan II is known for tanning + libido boost.
- Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) is more of a medical tanning drug, focused on skin protection, with fewer sexual side effects.
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