Melanotan-2 vs Tongkat Ali for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Melanotan-2 — 100% of 7 reports, versus 77% of 199 for Tongkat Ali.
Melanotan-2 has 0 meta-analyses and 0 randomized trials on PubMed; Tongkat Ali has 7 and 6.
Based on 13 reports about Melanotan-2 and 704 about Tongkat Ali. Not medical advice.
| Melanotan-2 Peptide | Tongkat Ali Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 35 | 40 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 87% | 44% |
| Reports | 13 | 704 |
| Research | DResearch: None | BResearch: Moderate |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 0 | 7 / 6 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 78% (9) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 60% (5) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | — | 77% (22) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | — | 68% (98) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | — | 31% (32) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | — | 69% (32) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | — | 68% (93) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | — | 92% (50) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | — | 100% (12) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | — | 0% (16) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (3) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | 77% (199) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | — | 66% (127) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 33% (3) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 33% (6) |
| Common side effects | nausea, flushing, darkening, enlarged moles | fatigue, joint pain, insomnia, nausea |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | 300 mg / daily |
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.”
Tongkat AliFull Tongkat Ali profile →
Latest review conclusion
longifolia supplementation for enhancing testosterone production. Although more research is required before its use in clinical practice, this may represent a safe and promising therapeutic option, particularly in hypogonadal men.
Medicina (Kaunas), 2022 ↗What a user said
“I decided to go cold turkey and quit (although I did take a natural supplement, Tongkat Ali, to boost). I am absolutely shocked by my results.”
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