Melanotan I
Proper Handling
- Reconstitute with Bacteriostatic Water
- Specifications: Lyophilized powder. Purity (>99%) meets or exceeds U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) regulations.
- Storage: In lyophilized form, the peptide is stable for 2 years. Protect from light. Refrigerate and use within 4-6 weeks after opening or reconstituting.
Melanotan I, also known as Afamelanotide, is a remarkable peptide that was first developed in the late 1980s by researchers at the University of Arizona. Their goal was to explore how our bodies naturally produce melanin, the pigment responsible for giving our skin, hair, and eyes their color.
Melanotan I works by mimicking the effects of a natural hormone in your body that stimulates melanin production. Melanotan 1 primarily increases the process of melanin production known as melanogenesis. It does this by binding to the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1). This process reduces sun-damage to the skin exposed to ultraviolet rays and also creates beneficial effects on a broad range of skin-related illnesses. In patients with skin sensitivity caused by sunlight, Melonatan I enabled patients to spend up to seven times longer in direct sunlight without experiencing pain than patients who received placebo treatment.
Science-Backed Research
- Reduces sun damage
- Reduces photosensitivity (sun burn)
- Accelerates tanning with UV exposure
- Helps treat erythropoietic protoporphyria
- Reduces skin rashes due to sun exposure
- Protects the epidermis from damage caused by UV light
This product is for research and educational purposes only. It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use without the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. Please refer to our terms and conditions prior to purchase.
This product comes in the form of lyophilized powder and must be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water prior to use.
Safety Information: Keep this product out of the reach of children. This material has limited research available about it and may result in adverse effects if improperly handled or consumed. This product is not a dietary supplement, but a pure substance, sold as a raw material. We attest exclusively to the quality, purity and description of the materials we provide. This product is for use and handling only by persons with the knowledge and equipment to safely handle this material. You agree to indemnify us for any adverse effects that may arise from improper handling and/or consumption of this product.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Melanotan I
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Melanotan I is an injectable peptide administered subcutaneously through the fat.
Melanotan I is for research and educational purposes only. It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use without the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
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Because peptide injections are very similar to peptides that naturally exist in the body and in healthy foods, peptides are typically safe to inject and have very few side effects. The FDA has categorized peptides as GRAS (considered to be generally recognized as safe) ingredients.
The side effects of peptides depend on the specific type of peptide and the method of consumption. Some common side effects associated with peptides include:
- Injection site reactions such as redness, pain, swelling, bruising and itching
- Flushing sensation
- Digestive issues like nausea, diarrhea, and other digestive symptoms.
- Hormonal imbalances caused by growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHRP)
- Suppressed natural hormone production
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If you're thinking, "I have no idea what peptides are," don't worry, you're not alone. We can blame our biology teacher later. However, I'm sure you know common terms such as insulin, oxytocin, collagen. These are all peptides.
As a matter of fact, the human body naturally produces more than 7,000 known peptide types. With this many peptides, they are used in a wide variety of the body's systems and are essential to the way we function and age.
Peptides are very tiny proteins made up of short chains of amino acids. They signal the cells in your body to act in certain ways. As a result, peptides are responsible for how you function, feel, look and live overall. Since different peptides affect different cells and functions, they can be highly tailored and targeted to treat a full spectrum of health, wellness, fitness, metabolism, aging and cognitive conditions.
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We're happy to help answer questions you may have, or refer you to a licensed professional for advice. Email us at care@somapeptides.com or schedule a consultation.
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