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VIP vs Melanotan II

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

Immune SupportSleep Optimization
VIP
Sexual Health & Libido
Melanotan II
Summary
VIP is a 28-amino acid neuropeptide with profound anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and immunomodulatory effects. It plays a critical role in gut motility, circadian rhythm, and immune tolerance. Used therapeutically for CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), MCAS, and inflammatory conditions.
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
~2 minutes in plasma (rapidly degraded by peptidases); intranasal delivery may extend local CNS effects
1–2 hours
Admin Route
Intranasal, SubQ, IV
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
50 mcg (4 sprays of 12.5 mcg each)
0.25–0.5 mg
Frequency
4x daily
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Potent anti-inflammatory for CIRS and mold illness
  • Improves pulmonary hypertension symptoms
  • Regulates gut motility and IBS symptoms
  • Modulates circadian rhythm and sleep quality
  • Reduces mast cell activation (MCAS)
  • Improves cognitive function in neuroinflammatory conditions
  • Vasodilatory — reduces vascular resistance
  • 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
  • Facial flushing (transient, intranasal)
  • Mild nausea
  • Headache at initiation
  • Hypotension at high doses
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  • 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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