Critics of MTII say it is largely unregulated and lacks standards for purity, sterility and dosing
Research-grade Melanotan products sold online are unregulated, labeled not for human use, and carry risks including contamination and inconsistent potency
MRI may show cerebral white matter atrophy, ventricular enlargement, periventricular gliosis, optic nerve atrophy, delayed myelin formation or dysplasia, cerebellar hypoplasia, cerebellar hemisphere atrophy, and hypersignal in the subcortical white matter [116, 117]
The ethical considerations surrounding performance enhancement versus legitimate medical treatment must be carefully considered, and healthcare providers should ensure that any use of these peptides in athletic populations is medically justified and compliant with applicable anti-doping regulations
Current treatment options for chronic constipation