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Peptide

Selank

01 / OVERVIEW

What this compound does

WHAT IT DOES

Selank is a peptide nasal spray studied in Russia for calming anxiety and sharpening focus without the grogginess or dependence of anti-anxiety drugs.

KEY BENEFITS
May reduce anxiety without sedation
Studied as a nootropic
No dependence signal reported
BEST FOR
  • People researching anxiolytic/nootropic peptides
WHAT TO EXPECT

Usually a nasal spray; not FDA-approved. Human evidence mostly from Russian studies.

WHO SHOULD AVOID THIS
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding people
  • Those wanting FDA-approved anxiety treatment
MYTHS & FACTS
Myth:
Fact:
At a glance
Typical dose
250-500 mcg/day intranasal (research protocols)
Evidence
Studies indexed2
How it's made

Heptapeptide synthesised and HPLC-purified; formulated as nasal solution.

03 / DOSAGE

How much, when

MAINTENANCE

250-500 mcg/day intranasal (research protocols)

intranasal, divided

TIMING

Selank — Morning dose

Standard dosing.

02 / EVIDENCE

Peer-reviewed studies

  • PMID: 18365988

    Anxiolytic effects

    Russian clinical work reports anxiolytic effects comparable to benzodiazepines without sedation or dependence.

    C
  • PMID: 24380018

    BDNF / neurochemistry

    Modulates BDNF expression and monoamine metabolism in animal models.

    C
  • PMID 18365988 · 2008human

    Selank anxiolytic activity in clinical study

    Reduced anxiety

    C
04 / INTERACTIONS

Medicine interactions

  • Sedatives / anxiolytics· sedative

    Possible additive calming effects (theoretical).

    Monitor for excess sedation.

    LOW

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