Melanotan 2 (also referred to as Melanotan II) is a synthetically produced variant of a peptide hormone naturally produced in the body that stimulates melanogenesis,a process responsible for pigmentation of the skin.
Melanotan II,a drug originally developed as a skin tanning agent,but subsequently investigated as a potential treatment for sexual dysfunction.
As a result,Melanotan 2 has been shown in studies to exhibit appetite suppressant,lipolytic,and libido-enhancing effects in addition to promoting skin tanning.
Melanotan 2 has been shown in studies to exhibit appetite suppressant,lipolytic,and libido-enhancing effects in addition to promoting skin tanning.
Melanotan 2 has been researched extensively for use in protecting against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation from sunlight due to its melanogenesis-stimulating properties.