Maca vs Melanotan-2 for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Melanotan-2 — 100% of 7 reports, versus 88% of 112 for Maca.
Maca has 13 meta-analyses and 13 randomized trials on PubMed; the other has not been graded.
Based on 299 reports about Maca and 13 about Melanotan-2. Not medical advice.
| Maca Supplement | Melanotan-2 Peptide | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 51 | 35 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 52% | 87% |
| Reports | 299 | 13 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | Research pending |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 13 / 13 | — |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Focus % reporting improvement | 90% (10) | — |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 82% (40) | — |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 40% (5) | — |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | — |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 87% (30) | — |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | — |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 0% (2) | — |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 88% (112) | 100% (7) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 73% (15) | — |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 100% (5) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | — |
| Common side effects | anxiety, stomach issues, insomnia, acne | nausea, flushing, darkening, enlarged moles |
| Typical dose reported | daily | Not listed |
MacaFull Maca profile →
Latest review conclusion
Conclusion: The evidence from the included studies suggests unclear effects of maca on semen quality parameters in both men experiencing infertility and healthy men. However, the total number of RCTs and the total sample size were too small to draw firm conclusions.
Front Pharmacol, 2022 ↗What a user said
“The better experiences were with gelatinized maca powder, 20g or so in a cup and my cock was hard as El Peñón de Gibraltar.”
Melanotan-2Full Melanotan-2 profile →
What a user said
“MT2 has noticeably increased my libido, and honestly the biggest benefit for me has been the tan.”
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