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Nucleon Nutrition Melanotan 2 10 mg peptide
Nucleon Nutrition peptide product containing melanotan. This guide sets out what the manufacturer states about the composition of Nucleon Nutrition Melanotan 2 10 mg peptide, what independent research says about its main ingredient, and the safety and regulatory points that apply. The manufacturer labels this product for research use only, not for human consumption. This guide is educational and gives no directions for use.
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Overview
Manufacturer informationNucleon Nutrition Melanotan 2 10 mg peptide contains melanotan: 10 mg, as stated in the product title.
The manufacturer labels it for research use only, not for human consumption.
Ingredients & composition
Manufacturer information| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Melanotan | 10 mg (as stated in the product title) |
Scientific background
Independent researchMelanotan II
Melanotan II is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It darkens the skin by stimulating melanin production and is sold, without authorisation, as a "tanning injection"1.
Research evidence
Independent researchMelanotan II
There are no authorised uses of melanotan II and no controlled trials supporting its use for tanning.
Evidence limitations
Independent researchNo published study has tested this specific product; the research summarised here concerns the ingredient itself.
Melanotan II
The evidence about its effects in users comes mainly from case reports1.
Safety & potential risks
- Important: This peptide is supplied as a research compound and is not intended for human or veterinary use.
Melanotan II
Case reports describe new and changing moles and melanomas arising during or shortly after melanotan use; conclusive evidence of a causal link is lacking, and multiple national health organisations have issued safety warnings1.
Regulatory status
Contains a peptide that is not authorised as food (including food supplements) or as a medicinal product in the EU. No dosing information for human use is provided.
Scientific references
- Habbema L, Halk AB, Neumann M, et al. Risks of unregulated use of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone analogues: a review. Int J Dermatol. 2017;56:975-980. PubMed 28266027
- Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use. Official Journal of the European Union. Source
- Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on novel foods. Official Journal of the European Union. Source
- World Anti-Doping Agency. The Prohibited List (current edition). Source
Sources checked against PubMed, Crossref or the official publisher on 2026-11-04. Manufacturer information is taken from the product's own data and has not been independently tested.
The product
Nucleon Nutrition Melanotan 2 10 mg peptide
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