Melanotan-2 vs Zinc for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Melanotan-2 — 100% of 7 reports, versus 88% of 95 for Zinc.
Zinc has 220 meta-analyses and 555 randomized trials on PubMed; the other has not been graded.
Based on 13 reports about Melanotan-2 and 1,264 about Zinc. Not medical advice.
| Melanotan-2 Peptide | Zinc Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 35 | 42 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 87% | 61% |
| Reports | 13 | 1,264 |
| Research | Research pending | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | — | 220 / 555 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 100% (3) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 33% (3) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | — | 62% (26) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | — | 71% (51) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | — | 82% (68) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | — | 73% (30) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | — | 80% (61) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | — | 20% (5) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | — | 90% (20) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | — | 86% (7) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | — | 56% (9) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (2) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | 88% (95) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | — | 89% (63) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 81% (32) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | — | 86% (28) |
| Common side effects | nausea, flushing, darkening, enlarged moles | nausea, fatigue, stomach issues, copper depletion |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | 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.”
ZincFull Zinc profile →
Latest review conclusion
Acne patients have decreased serum zinc levels. Zinc is effective for the treatment of acne, particularly at decreasing the number of inflammatory papules, when used as monotherapy or as an adjunctive treatment.
Dermatol Ther, 2020 ↗What a user said
“I had actual energy in the mornings for the first time I could remember.”
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