Melanotan II vs Vesugen
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Sexual Health & Libido
Melanotan IIAnti-Aging & Longevity
Vesugen- 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.
- Vesugen is a tripeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for blood vessels and the vascular endothelium. It supports endothelial cell function, promotes vascular wall integrity, and is studied for atherosclerosis prevention, vascular aging, and cardiovascular health maintenance. It is one of the more broadly applicable Khavinson bioregulators given the ubiquity of vascular tissue.
- Half-Life
- 1–2 hours
- Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
- 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 vascular endothelial cell function and integrity
- May reduce endothelial inflammation and dysfunction
- Anti-aging effects on blood vessel walls
- Potential benefits in early atherosclerosis and vascular aging
- Supports nitric oxide-mediated vascular tone
- Reduces endothelial apoptosis from oxidative stress
- Complementary to Cardiogen and Epithalon in cardiovascular longevity 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 vascular adverse events reported at standard doses
- Stacks With
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