Melanotan 2 and Weight Loss

Losing weight is not straightforward for most people, but with the introduction of modern medicine and lab-created hormones such as Melanotan 2, is losing weight becoming simpler? In today’s article, we take a look at Melanotan 2 and how it can help you lose weight indirectly by restricting your appetite.   

What is Melanotan 2? 
Melanotan II (2) is a synthetic, lab-created peptide hormone that is given to people for cosmetics and in some medical scenarios. More commonly, Melanotan 2 is used for skin tanning but is known to have been used for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction, however, there is no evidence that this is an effective cure.  

 What does Melanotan do? 
Melanotan at its heart is used by many as a skin tanning application. Used in either nasal spray, tablet form, or injection under the skin, Melanotan is very similar to a melanocyte-stimulating hormone that in turn produces darkening pigments.  

Some side-effects and use cases for this are as follows;  

• Skin darkening  
• Hair darkening  
• Can help with combatting Erectile Dysfunction  
• Weight Loss  
• Preventing Skin Cancers (due to Sun Exposure) 
  

Does Melanotan help with Weight Loss? 
Melanotan has been tested on some animals and is known for affecting appetite when used in Injection form. Melanotan 2 produces long-lasting weight loss without any calorie counting, but shouldn’t be used as a way to cut weight issues.   

Melanotan doesn’t directly affect your weight but can affect your appetite making you eat less and, in some cases, can help with water intake which is a healthy substitute for other, less healthy drinks. This weight loss can be rapid, but the other side effects of Melanotan may be a good substitute for other weight-loss treatments.  

Is Melanotan 2 a safe way to lose Weight? 
Melanotan 2 is not approved as a way to lose weight. Although Melanotan is applied to most people for cosmetic reasons, losing weight with Melanotan is typically not the best way to lose weight. Although Melanotan can help you keep weight off as it affects your appetite and prevents you from wanting to eat more, it can mean you lack energy and therefore may not be a suitable substitute for weight loss.  

How is Melanotan 2 administered to you? 
Melanotan 2 can be administered in a few different ways but is typically given as an injection underneath the skin, commonly every 2nd day of your treatment course. Some newer trials with Melanotan 2 have shown tanning effects within just 7 doses.   

Conclusion 
Overall, using Melanotan 2 for weight loss isn’t a terrible idea, and although there may be some side effects that you may not want to experience, limiting of appetite can be an easy way to help you lose weight fast, but keep it up throughout your weight loss experience. Just remember to always use a certified professional for administration and monitoring.