Peptide
Selank
TP-7
Research ChemicalHuman StudiesInjection (SubQ) or nasal spray
Half-life
~1-2 minutes (active metabolites longer)
Common dose
250-3000mcg/day
How it works
Synthetic analog of tuftsin. Acts on GABA, serotonin, and dopamine systems to reduce anxiety without sedation. Developed in Russia as an anxiolytic.
Commonly used for
AnxietyCognitive functionMoodStress
Potential benefits
- Reduces anxiety without sedation or addiction potential
- Improves focus and cognitive processing
- No withdrawal on discontinuation
- Available as nasal spray — no injections needed
- Improves memory consolidation in studies
Risks and downsides
- Most studies are Russian — limited Western peer review
- Not FDA approved or widely regulated
- Nasal spray has shorter duration than injection
- Effects are subtle — not dramatic like pharmaceuticals
- Hard to source reliably
Heads up: This is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Many compounds here are not FDA approved for human use. Please talk to a doctor before starting anything.
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