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Melanotan I and Melanotan II are synthetic peptides originally developed to stimulate tanning without sun exposure
Note: GLP-1 RAs differ in their dosing frequency (daily or weekly, depending on the agent)
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If youre taking it for weight loss and are otherwise healthy, eligibility is generally more straightforward