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Prostamax vs Melanotan II

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

Anti-Aging & Longevity
Prostamax
Sexual Health & Libido
Melanotan II
Summary
Prostamax is a tetrapeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp-Pro) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the prostate gland. It supports prostate epithelial cell function, promotes normalization of prostate tissue, and is studied for its potential in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate anti-aging. It is one of the more widely used Khavinson bioregulators among men over 40.
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
Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
1–2 hours
Admin Route
SubQ, Oral
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
10 mg per day
0.25–0.5 mg
Frequency
Daily for 10–30 days
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Supports normalization of prostate tissue architecture
  • May reduce prostate enlargement associated with BPH
  • Anti-inflammatory effects on prostatic tissue
  • Reduces prostate cell apoptosis from oxidative stress
  • Potential support in chronic prostatitis
  • Anti-aging effects on prostate glandular tissue
  • Complementary to conventional BPH therapies
  • 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
  • Generally well tolerated in available research
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No significant adverse urological events reported at standard doses
  • 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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