Melanotan II vs Livagen
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Sexual Health & Libido
Melanotan IIAnti-Aging & Longevity
Livagen- Summary
- 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.
- Livagen is a dipeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the liver and thymus. It supports hepatocyte function, promotes liver cell regeneration, and modulates immune function via thymic activity. Research suggests benefits in chronic liver disease, hepatic aging, and immune restoration following liver damage.
- Half-Life
- 1–2 hours
- Short (minutes); gene-regulatory effects are sustained
- Admin Route
- SubQ
- SubQ, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 0.25–0.5 mg
- 10 mg per day
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Daily for 10–30 days
- Key Benefits
- 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
- Supports hepatocyte regeneration and liver tissue repair
- Normalizes liver cell protein synthesis
- Immune modulation via thymic activity
- Potential benefits in chronic hepatitis and liver aging
- Anti-aging effects on hepatic tissue
- May support liver recovery after toxic insult or alcohol damage
- Complementary to NAD+ and glutathione in liver health protocols
- Side Effects
- Nausea (very common, especially in first days)
- Facial flushing
- Spontaneous erections in men
- Darkening or changes in existing moles (monitor closely)
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- Generally well tolerated
- Mild injection site reactions
- No significant hepatotoxic effects reported at standard doses
- Stacks With
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