#-206 Melanotan II (MT-2)
Product Name: Melanotan II
Sequence: Ac-Nle-Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys-NH2(cyclic 2-7)
One Letter Sequence: Ac-Nle-cyclo[(beta-D)-H(d-F)RW-(epsilon-K)]-NH2
Physical Apperance: White Powder
Form & Formulations: Sterile Filtered white lyophilized (freeze-dried)
Stability: 2 months at room temperature 24 months from date of receipt, 20 °C as supplied. 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. 3 months, 20 to 70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Purity: >98% by RP-HPLC
Storage: Lyophilized Melanotan-II (MT-2) although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution FST should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
What is Melanotan II?
Melanotan is a tanning peptide that stimulates the production of melanin in the body to foster a deep, natural tan. This is the body’s way of protecting itself from too much sun exposure by increasing the level of melanin in the body. Melanin is your body’s natural response to UV damage. The end result is a darkening of the skin.
Obviously, the drawback from too much tanning is the amount of damage UV radiation can do. This can lead to skin cancer and other serious health problems.
Melanotan-II is a lab-made chemical that is similar to a hormone found in people. Be careful not to confuse melanotan-II with melatonin.
How does it work?
Peptide is shipped enclosed in a vial. It is in a powder dried form that must be reconstituted using sterile water and then injected under the skin (subcutaneously) where it is is absorbed into the skin and spread throughout.
Melanotan-II is similar to a substance in our bodies, called “melanocyte-stimulating hormone,” which increases the production of skin-darkening pigments. Melanotan-II might also work in the brain to stimulate erections of the penis.
Benefits
Lasting Tan: Even if the dosage is stopped, a warm sun-kissed tan can last for months at a time without any exposure to the sun. Conversely, tans developed naturally fade in around a months time.
Flexibility of Use: Able to take a small loading dose with continued dosing until desired skin pigmentation is achieved. Once achieved only need to dose once every couple of weeks to maintain the same pigment.
Reduced exposure to sunlight (UV rays): Melanotan still needs exposure to sunlight to be effective. However, it will allow the user a significant reduction in time to develop the desired tan.
Side effects
Side effects for Melanotan 2 include nausea, appetite loss, facial flushing and increased libido. Side effects are generally mild and tend to diminish over time. Some research suggests nausea can be reduced by injecting MT-II after dinner or before bed. Athletes and bodybuilders have injected peptides like Melanotan 2 intermittently to prolong their tan since a tan aided by Melanotan can last 2-3 times as long as a normal tan. Like other peptides, Melanotan is a fragile molecule, therefore Melanotan nasal sprays, pre-mixed peptides, pills, oral and loose powder are not often legitimate for research effectiveness.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of melanotan-II during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Dosage
Research quality peptides are supplied as a lyophilized powder that must be mixed with bacteriostatic water for injection just prior to use. A suggested research dose is weight based. Below example is for average 70kg adult:
0.25mg-very light
0.5mg-light
1mg-common standard
1.5-strong
2mg-very strong
Based on this, 100kg male can take 1.5-2mg as a weekly dosage. 50kg female should start off with 0.25mg to be safe and then move to 0.5mg and 1mg if needed.
Which is better : Injections , Oral or Nasal?
Injection is the most effective way to administrate the peptide and results are seen the fastest and best. The nasal spray method is effective up to 30 – 40% because the nasal passages have poor absorption rate, you have to apply the nasal spray at least two to three times more than the injection. The injectable product of the Melanotan is very superior as compared to the nasal version. The nasal versions generally take four to five weeks for displaying the results appose to 10 days with the injection.
So How Long Before Results Are Seen?
There’s no fix time to see the outcomes. The vast majority of individuals get fabulous results after taking about 20mg of Melanotan2 while some see improvements only after about 6mg or more. On the average, one will only need between 7 to 10 days to show results after starting Melanotan.
Effect also depends largely on the type of skin. For a light-skinned user, it takes more time. Also exposure to UV determines how fast or otherwise.
Noteworthy
Many online sources sell an ineffective product. Also, peptides are fragile by nature and are not effective when they are taken orally (pills, shakes, etc) because they will be broken down by the digestive process. Instead, peptides are mixed with bacteriostatic water and then injected under the skin with an insulin needle. Peptide injections or injectable melanin in this manner are nearly painless and have clinically proven effectiveness.
Conclusions
Melanotan not a treatment or cure for anything. Nor should it be considered a preventative treatment for skin cancer. Despite this tanning peptide being known to protect the skin through the natural tanning process, it is not in and itself a guaranteed full proof UV shield. However, it is a great way for those who don’t tan easily to get sun-kissed all year long with minimal exposure to the sun.
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