3 Additionally, they help reduce appetite and food intake, leading to weight loss
What they found (summary): MC1R: melanogenesis, pigmentation, anti-inflammation MC2R: ACTH receptor in the adrenals (Melanotan II does not act) MC3R: energy, cardiovascular function, anti-inflammation MC4R: appetite (central control), sexual function, autonomic regulation MC5R: exocrine glands (sebaceous, lacrimal, salivary) Mutations in MC4R are the most common monogenic cause of obesity in humans Why it matters: Cones review article is the reference article for all of melanocortin pharmacology
The benefits of increasing GLP-1 levels Produced primarily in the intestines, GLP-1 is a hormone that prods the pancreas to produce blood sugar-balancing insulin
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Observed side effects in research settings are generally mild and may include temporary nausea-related observations, flushing-related observations, headache-related observations, fatigue-related observations, administration-site irritation, pigmentation variability, pigmentation variability involving freckles or moles, and temporary appetite-related response variability depending on research amount, UV exposure, administration frequency, skin type, and individual physiological sensitivity