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| Attribute | |
|---|---|
| Category | Skin & hair |
| Evidence grade | Limited |
| Also known as | MT-2 |
| Mechanism | Non-selectively activates melanocortin receptors. MC1R activation drives melanogenesis; MC4R activation produces the appetite-suppressant and erectogenic effects. |
| Key benefits | Increased melanin production and tanning · Appetite suppression · Increased libido and erectile function |
| Side effects | Nausea and facial flushing · Darkening of existing moles and freckles · Spontaneous erections · Melanoma risk concerns |
| Half-life | About 33 hours |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Dosing overview | Loading 250–500 mcg daily, then weekly maintenance |
| Storage | Refrigerated after reconstitution |
| Legal status | Not approved anywhere; illegal to sell for human use in the UK, EU and US. |
Dosing figures reflect published literature and commonly reported community protocols. They are informational only.