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Has anyone ever used this stuff?
Hello All -My name is James, and this post is long overdue.I haven't been on this Forum since a little after I started using melanotan II...5 years ago!I'm posting today, because I feel I owe something to this Forum/Community. It was because of the vast resources of information available on this site that I felt comfortable with something that scared the crap out of me - Injecting myself with something I bought over the internet...Yikes!After doing my homework and reading everything I could find, I made the plunge. I am writing today to tell my story.About me:I am now 30 years old, living in California...where everyone but me seemed to have a tan.I am 6 ft tall, 175lbs, have naturally Strawberry Blonde hair, light blue eyes, a light amount of freckles on my arms...and the palest white skin you could imagine (major type 1).I have been plagued all my life with sunburns, heavy SPF sunblocks, and a longing to just be 'normal'. Being super pale was so embarrassing that in the 10th grade I began using self-tanners to achieve a normal looking complexion. Unfortunately, as many of you know who will read this...normal isn't really what you get with self-tanners. Spotty skin, dark spots, streaks, orange palms, drips, and stained clothes are the norm when you try to use self-tanners as a way of life.Nonetheless, it was my best option at the time so I continued on...for 10 years! For 10 years, I made self-tanners a part of my daily routine. I never perfected the application (it might just be impossible), but I got really good at it. Unfortunately, being really good at it still didn't allow me to avoid the embarrassment of the frequent mishaps.There was the 'you look orange', the 'why is your shirt collar brown', and my favorite 'are you wearing makeup?'.I first read an article about Melanotan experiments in Men's Health magazine, and from then on I began following the progress of the peptide with abated breath. A few years later I found this forum, and was cautiously optimistic as I read through what must have been every post (there was a lot less content back then).My first order was through Melanocorp for 30mg. That was on 3/9/2007.***Side note. Only a few months after my first order, Melanocorp got shut down by the FDA which left me stranded without a supplier I felt I could trust. I ended up contacting a US Peptide manufacturer and had them make me a 1,000mg batch for about $3,500. The quality was unmatched, and the quantity lasted me over 3 years. Since then the prices have come way down, and now I order through Melanotan Europe...which I believe is just the Euro version of Melanocorp. One thing I like about Melanotan Europe, is they ship within the US which makes delivery times amazingly quick. I'm not, however, 100% sold on the stoppers they use for their vials, as they seem pretty cheap.I was concerned that because of my fair complexion (and the questionable results for redheads back then) that it might not work, however, I was convinced about three weeks into taking melanotan II when I saw a light tan line on my body for the first time ever! I couldn't stop smiling. This was the last day I ever used self tanner.The results over the next few months were nothing short of amazing. I didn't just get a light tan, I was able to get fairly dark. I was sticking to the dosing charts I found on this forum, and things worked perfectly.Once I found my desired skin tone, I began to use a maintenance phase of about 3.2mg/week (I typically inject 1.6mg, so to maintain I do one dose about twice per week). I have been maintaining this phase for the last 5 years with what I would consider amazing results. I hit the tanning bed about once a week for 7 mins.There have been times when I wanted to deepen my tan for a vacation or something, in which case, I just begin a daily dose routine until I reach the desired level.Observations/Lessons learned over 5 years of continuous use:- This is my own theory, but I find that going to the tanning salon earlier is better than later when you are beginning to load or beginning a new cycle. I have read some people wait a long time before tanning or sun exposure, but I don't agree with this method. Here's why: I find that more new freckles/moles pop up when you are not getting UV exposure. My theory, is the melanotan II is looking for a place to go, and if there is no sun exposure, then it builds up and forms a freckle/mole. I have seen this happen over and over with myself and I finally realized it was the tanning that kept the new freckles/moles from forming. This is just my theory, but I live by this now. If I start loading for whatever reason, I make sure to get some UV exposure within the first couple days. It doesn't need to be a lot, but it seems to keep new moles/freckles from forming.- The sexual side effects were unreal when I first started. In fact, it was stressful trying to keep erections from popping up at random times. After 5 years, the libido enhancing effects are still potent, however, it is a lot more manageable. When I first started using it, I could have sex-ejaculate-stay hard-continue having sex-and ejaculate again. Sorry if that was TMI for anyone.One thing I have noticed, is that after taking melanotan II consistently for awhile, if I stop taking it for a couple days, my libido disappears. It scared me a bit in the beginning, so I stopped taking it for a couple weeks. What I found was that my libido would start to come back naturally after my body adjusted.- I have had two girlfriends in the last 5 years, and both of them eventually wanted to try it for themselves. I administered it to both of them, and they had amazing results. Both of them got tan naturally, so they got incredibly dark on melanotan II.- Always start slow, and build. Stick to the dosing chart, and you wont go wrong. My girlfriend has used it on and off, and the few times she wanted to start again and I tried to use a regular dose...she got very nauseous and the experience wasn't pleasant.- Always buy from trusted suppliers. I use Melanotan Europe. They have been good to me over the years, and I hope they remain a trustworthy supplier. (If anyone from Melanotan Europe reads this...please upgrade your vials/stoppers. They are the only part of your product that sucks)- If you are using this as a lifestyle and not just for a vacation coming up, make sure to always order early and keep extra on hand. I order a new supply when I'm down to my last two/three vials, and always keep an extra box of bac water and syringes on hand. You never know when suppliers will disappear or there will be a run on some item. Right now it seems bac water is becoming more difficult to find.- If your just starting and you are getting freckles/moles, don't fret. A.) Make sure you are tanning or getting a little sun to activate the melanotan II. B.) The first loading phase is awkward at times. My girlfriend got a dark face before anything else. But with a few more days of continued use, things started to balance out. Give yourself 30-40mg before thinking about throwing in the towel.- If you are getting nauseous, cut the dose back for a few times until your body adjusts.- The best time to inject is right after your eat. Almost no sides when I do it this way. Conversely, the worst time is on an empty stomach.- The fatigue/tiredness issue seems to persist every time I take it. There are a few exceptions. I find that using it daily reduces the feeling of fatigue/tiredness. I think the body adjusts. But a schedule of a couple doses per week will always make me tired.- Taking it right before bed has worked great for my girlfriend, but it is horrible for me. I find that a dose before bed makes me toss and turn all night.- If you workout...taking melanotan II right before a workout seems to contract all the sides (including fatigue). I don't know why this is, but when I take it right before a workout, I seem to avoid the fatigue/tiredness issue.- Syringe of choice for me: 100cc, 29g, 1/2", Easy-Touch (brand)- Some people have experimented with a stronger solution, but I prefer to reconstitute with the most bac water possible. For me it is about maximizing the usage of your vial. A stronger solutions means every drop left in the vial when you are done is more money wasted.- A high thigh injection point seems to hurt less than a stomach injection. (for me anyways).- If you are a woman, I recommend injecting in your ### cheek. Let me explain. If you are a woman, then you are very exposed in a bathing suit. A high thigh or stomach injection point is a bad idea, because sometimes you will get a bruise where you made the injection. Injecting in the ### cheek keeps those ugly bruises from being seen if they occur.- I have found that if there is enough melanotan II in your system, you could almost never burn. I was experimenting with this awhile back, and was taking about 2.1mg per day for several weeks. I ended up spending the day at an amusement park in the middle of the summer. I was in the direct sun for about 6 hours with no sunblock and didn't even get pink(NOT RECOMMENDED. STUPID AND VERY UNHEALTHY. Always wear some kind of sunblock).I was going to post some before and after pics, but there seems to be enough of them on this forum all ready. My results mirror the amazing progress pics you see.To date, I have used just over 2,000mg.What I can tell you, is that this product has been life changing for me, and I hope this post contributes to the great resource this site is for everyone.God Bless,- James
Yes. And know lots of people who use it.Has anyone ever used this stuff?
Deal breaker. lolside effects being increased libido and weight loss
I should also note that this guy also grows marijuana pods (like, that's all he does), rolls on E pretty much every other night and will put just about any chemical into his body.I have a buddy who lives in Pacific Beach that takes it. Last time I was there, he was like a spokesperson for this stuff. As we got drunker, he would rattle off a self-penned infomercial and yell "Thin and Tan! You get thin and tan! This is going to make billions!"
He was more tan than I ever remember him and in pretty good shape.
Increased libido, true for men.side effects being increased libido and weight loss
So post the specifics here.Whole lotta warnings online about this stuff![]()
What is Melanotan II?So post the specifics here.Whole lotta warnings online about this stuff![]()
Causes nausea for some a few minutes after injection. May also cause drowsiness (never has for me). They advise taking before bed if that's an issue. As noted earlier, will cause your little light brown skin spots to become little dark brown skin spots.Whole lotta warnings online about this stuff![]()
I know the basic literature...So post the specifics here.Whole lotta warnings online about this stuff![]()
Sorry to hear your google is broken.So post the specifics here.Whole lotta warnings online about this stuff![]()
My name is Robert, I'm 23 and I had been using melanotan II for over 1 year with great results. However, recently I got vision problems (with gradual onset) and thus went to see an ophthalmologist. I was diagnostized with a severe form of central serous retinopathy (CSR). Although CSR rarely leads to blindness, usually some vision impairment remains. There is no effective treatment for this condition.
She also found a rather big nevus (mole) on the choroid in my left eye which hasn't been there before (have had an eye exam in the past). This cannot be removed and have to be monitored for the rest of my life because it may lead to cancer at some point. She had no idea regarding the cause. Apart from being a bit myopic, my eyes were perfectly healthy before. I didn't tell her about Melanotan by the way.
Afterwards I did some research and found out that Central serous retinopathy is linked to therapeutic use of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH):
"ACTH has a melanotrophic part, melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH), that may affect RPE cells, which are melanin-pigmented cells of neuroectoderm origin, and alter their ionic pumping properties. This is supported by evidence in the literature for the effect of MSH on animal RPE cells, as well as on other secreting epithelia."
Melanotan and melanotan II are are both analogs of (alpha) MSH and thus sharing the same effects. Therefore it can be assumed that my condition is connected to the prolonged intake of melanotan II.
I then checked back with my doctor and was advised to stop taking Melanotan immediately.
I also made an appointment with the director of the dermatology department on our university (I'm a medical student myself) to get an expert opinion on Melanotan. He had heard of Melanotan before, but he would strongly discourage anyone from taking it especially for merely cosmetic purposes.
Though it may be beneficial to some people with certain skin diseases, it certainly bears great risks. He also didn't seem to be surprised about my case at all. Because the choroid (the underlying layer of the eye's retina) contains melanocytes, it will also be necessarily affected by Melanotan which in turn may effect the function of the retina. He also warned me about hormone and skin changes, which are probably not fully reversible even after being off of Melanotan for a very long time. There is a study that says MSH (again, Melanotan is just a synthetic copy of MSH) not only stimulates the melanocytes to produce melanin, but also cause proliferation of melanocytes:
"alpha-Melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) and ACTH increase the proliferation and melanogenesis of cultured human melanocytes."
This is quite contrary to an older study from 1986 which is cited on Clinuvel's website. Personally, I would not put much trust in studies published by Clinuvel. They are not obligated to release informations about dangers connected to Melanotan at this point. And I doubt they will voluntary discredit their only product.
Being a type I myself nobody can understand you better than I but there certainly are things in life that are more important than having a tanned skin. Don't put them at risk.
Actually, I curse the day when I first heard of Melanotan.
Zamir E (1997): "Central serous retinopathy associated with adrenocorticotrophic hormone therapy. A case report and a hypothesis". Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
I Suzuki et al. (1996): "Binding of melanotropic hormones to the melanocortin receptor MC1R on human melanocytes stimulates proliferation and melanogenesis" Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Yeah I was hoping for something a little more solid, something that didnt start with "Hi I'm Robert..."And I've done lots of research/reading on the subject matter, including teh Google.Sorry to hear your google is broken.So post the specifics here.Whole lotta warnings online about this stuff
>My name is Robert, I'm 23 and I had been using melanotan II for over 1 year with great results. However, recently I got vision problems (with gradual onset) and thus went to see an ophthalmologist. I was diagnostized with a severe form of central serous retinopathy (CSR). Although CSR rarely leads to blindness, usually some vision impairment remains. There is no effective treatment for this condition. She also found a rather big nevus (mole) on the choroid in my left eye which hasn't been there before (have had an eye exam in the past). This cannot be removed and have to be monitored for the rest of my life because it may lead to cancer at some point. She had no idea regarding the cause. Apart from being a bit myopic, my eyes were perfectly healthy before. I didn't tell her about Melanotan by the way. Afterwards I did some research and found out that Central serous retinopathy is linked to therapeutic use of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH): "ACTH has a melanotrophic part, melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH), that may affect RPE cells, which are melanin-pigmented cells of neuroectoderm origin, and alter their ionic pumping properties. This is supported by evidence in the literature for the effect of MSH on animal RPE cells, as well as on other secreting epithelia." Melanotan and melanotan II are are both analogs of (alpha) MSH and thus sharing the same effects. Therefore it can be assumed that my condition is connected to the prolonged intake of melanotan II. I then checked back with my doctor and was advised to stop taking Melanotan immediately. I also made an appointment with the director of the dermatology department on our university (I'm a medical student myself) to get an expert opinion on Melanotan. He had heard of Melanotan before, but he would strongly discourage anyone from taking it especially for merely cosmetic purposes. Though it may be beneficial to some people with certain skin diseases, it certainly bears great risks. He also didn't seem to be surprised about my case at all. Because the choroid (the underlying layer of the eye's retina) contains melanocytes, it will also be necessarily affected by Melanotan which in turn may effect the function of the retina. He also warned me about hormone and skin changes, which are probably not fully reversible even after being off of Melanotan for a very long time. There is a study that says MSH (again, Melanotan is just a synthetic copy of MSH) not only stimulates the melanocytes to produce melanin, but also cause proliferation of melanocytes: "alpha-Melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) and ACTH increase the proliferation and melanogenesis of cultured human melanocytes." This is quite contrary to an older study from 1986 which is cited on Clinuvel's website. Personally, I would not put much trust in studies published by Clinuvel. They are not obligated to release informations about dangers connected to Melanotan at this point. And I doubt they will voluntary discredit their only product. Being a type I myself nobody can understand you better than I but there certainly are things in life that are more important than having a tanned skin. Don't put them at risk. Actually, I curse the day when I first heard of Melanotan. Zamir E (1997): "Central serous retinopathy associated with adrenocorticotrophic hormone therapy. A case report and a hypothesis". Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel I Suzuki et al. (1996): "Binding of melanotropic hormones to the melanocortin receptor MC1R on human melanocytes stimulates proliferation and melanogenesis" Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Not from what I've read. "Some may revert, Many do not" is the most common phrase I've read. But you know that since you've done your googlingnearly everyone gets a darkening of freckles/moles while on, and then they revert to normal when off.
I'm referring specifically to people who I know.Not from what I've read. "Some may revert, Many do not" is the most common phrase I've read. But you know that since you've done your googling
OH... well why didn't you say so? Seems like a legit scientific study and a valid sample size. Not sure why I doubted you guys.... Carry on!I'm referring specifically to people who I know.
Which probably somewhere around 40-50 of them. Men and women.
I stated it as such in my very first post.OH... well why didn't you say so? Seems like a legit scientific study and a valid sample size. Not sure why I doubted you guys.... Carry on!I'm referring specifically to people who I know.
Which probably somewhere around 40-50 of them. Men and women.
Not as valid a sample size as Robert.OH... well why didn't you say so? Seems like a legit scientific study and a valid sample size. Not sure why I doubted you guys.... Carry on!I'm referring specifically to people who I know.
Which probably somewhere around 40-50 of them. Men and women.
I stated it as such in my very first post.OH... well why didn't you say so? Seems like a legit scientific study and a valid sample size. Not sure why I doubted you guys.... Carry on!I'm referring specifically to people who I know.
Which probably somewhere around 40-50 of them. Men and women.
And further more, chimp, its EXACTLY what the OP was asking for.
Not National Enquirer posts and rumor mill crap. But people who actually have used it.
You stated some non-specific hyperbole, and I simply asked for the actual info... you went to internet Robert and theSUN.![]()
#### yeah! Grats.Im happy to report that for the first time in my life im as tanned as any Italian i know....and im `as Irish as they come. This #### really REALLY works miracles
thats normal...gotta take the good with the bad ...i love the fact that i havent had a sunburn in 3 years ...im a fair skinned irishman with auburn hair so burning has always been a staple ...now i just turn dark brown ...its amazing...the sun doesnt even feel hot on my skin when im on ithey guys. This message is regards to melanotan II. I see you guys use it/have used it too. I went on it for about 2 weeks but ended up getting a lot of new moles and darkening of current ones. I got a sweet tan out of it though. Any solution to this? I've been off since March 13 and lost the tan/kept the moles and darkened freckles. Other than that it was an amazing drug. I'm considering getting back on it. But I need to hear from others who have been using it for a while. What has your success been like?
Thanks,
Does Melanotan pay you well for this? Are there benefits? Discounts?No it doesn't change bone structure. You missed the point entirely as expected. It affects the melanocortin receptors (MCR1,MCR2,MCR3,MCR4,MCR5). Many of these receptors are located on melanocytes throughout the body some of them are located in the brain. By binding to these receptors it stimulates the melanocytes to produce the pigment melanin.
Is this George takai?bodybuilder50 said:@ahrn I don't have time for that bull####. Go troll somewhere else. Also being white isn't just your skin tone. It's your facial features bone structure muscle tone hormones the whole lot. Nursing major here. Having a golden bronze tan is attractive protects you from the sun and shows off musculature more than being a light pigment. So I really don't have time for petty bull#### from people like you.
very srsdDamn... Didn't realize being tan was such Serious Business™
this is who i get it from ..they are legitbodybuilder50 said:Btw I love trump. Your account I cant send messages to. So I take it your still using MT2? Awesome lol. Yes I am Irish and german so I tan but yeah burn too. This #### got me so dark. Have you had blood pressure spikes? That's something I got too but I can deal with it. What's your dosing like?
Your ideas intrigue me and I'd like to sign up for your newsletter.bodybuilder50 said:@ahrn I don't have time for that bull####. Go troll somewhere else. Also being white isn't just your skin tone. It's your facial features bone structure muscle tone hormones the whole lot. Nursing major here. Having a golden bronze tan is attractive protects you from the sun and shows off musculature more than being a light pigment. So I really don't have time for petty bull#### from people like you.
You're going to have to lighten up - no pun intended...bodybuilder50 said:@ahrn I don't have time for that bull####. Go troll somewhere else. Also being white isn't just your skin tone. It's your facial features bone structure muscle tone hormones the whole lot. Nursing major here. Having a golden bronze tan is attractive protects you from the sun and shows off musculature more than being a light pigment. So I really don't have time for petty bull#### from people like you.
no hyper pigmentation....i do have a few spots that dont get as tanned as the rest of me ...i do about .25 mg and up it .50...ive never done a full mgYeah man I actually live in Florida LOL. Great state. But yeah you did get the hyperpigmentation of moles and freckles though. I didn't get any nausea either... What is your dosing for loading and your maintenance? I did 1mg eod. For loading and then I stopped because of the hyper pigmentation problem.