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GHRP-2 vs Melanotan II

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Growth Hormone Peptides
GHRP-2
Sexual Health & Libido
Melanotan II
Summary
GHRP-2 is a potent synthetic hexapeptide that stimulates growth hormone release by activating ghrelin receptors in the pituitary and hypothalamus. It produces one of the strongest GH pulses among GHRPs, though unlike Ipamorelin it does cause modest increases in cortisol and prolactin.
Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanin production (skin tanning), suppresses appetite, and enhances sexual function. It is not FDA-approved and has significant safety concerns including mole changes and cardiovascular effects.
Half-Life
15–60 minutes
1–2 hours
Admin Route
SubQ, Intranasal
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
100–300 mcg
0.25–0.5 mg
Frequency
2–3 times daily
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Strong GH pulse stimulation
  • Increased IGF-1 levels
  • Enhanced muscle growth and recovery
  • Improved fat metabolism
  • Better sleep quality
  • Increased bone density
  • Enhanced appetite (less pronounced than GHRP-6)
  • Anti-aging effects via GH axis optimization
  • Promotes skin tanning and melanin production
  • Reduces UV exposure needed to tan
  • Enhances libido and sexual function
  • May suppress appetite
  • Faster, deeper tan development
  • Longer-lasting tan maintenance
  • Potential photoprotective effects
Side Effects
  • Increased appetite
  • Water retention
  • Elevated cortisol (modest)
  • Elevated prolactin (modest)
  • +2 more
  • Nausea (very common, especially in first days)
  • Facial flushing
  • Spontaneous erections in men
  • Darkening or changes in existing moles (monitor closely)
  • +3 more
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