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Melanotan I (afamelanotide) is a selective MC1R agonist, whereas Melanotan II is a non-selective agonist active at MC1R, MC3R, MC4R and MC5R
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Human studies are very limited
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People with health conditions like kidney disease, autoimmune disorders or malabsorption syndromes, which can impede vitamin B6 absorption, may need supplemental B6