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Safety & Risks

Reported adverse findings, contamination risks and open questions.

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Safety & Risks · November 4, 2026

Melanotan: What the 2026 Case Reports Show, and What They Cannot Prove

Darkened moles, five melanomas in situ, pigmented gums and kidney and muscle injuries: this year's medical literature on unregulated melanotan, read carefully.

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Safety & Risks · October 30, 2026

TB-500 Is Not Thymosin Beta-4. Why the Difference Matters When Reading the Research.

Much of what is said about TB-500 comes from studies of a different, much larger molecule. A new orthopaedic review spells out the gap, and the product-quality questions that come with it.