Melanotan II
Research compoundaka MT-II, MT2
The tanning peptide. Also kills appetite and cranks libido, for better or worse.
Mechanism
A melanocortin agonist that switches on melanogenesis so your skin tans with less sun. It also rides the melanocortin pathway into appetite and sexual function, which is why the side effects are all over the place.
Regulatory & Safety Status
Not approved and sold illegally. Linked to nausea and, more importantly, changes to moles, so watch your skin closely. Research chemical, and not a casual one.
Research
Peptides in urology and sexual medicine: clinical effectiveness, dosing, indications, and safety: a narrative review
Dangers of Injectable Peptides and Other Unregulated "Biohacking" Drugs
Changes in Oral Mucosa Associated with Melanotan II Injections: A Case Report
Melanotan II nasal spray: a possible risk factor for oral mucosal malignant melanoma?
Latest melanotan II research