Nootropic peptide selank (synthetic)
What it is
A synthetic heptapeptide analogue of tuftsin developed at the Russian Institute of Molecular Genetics. Approved as an anxiolytic nasal spray in Russia. Acts on GABA and serotonin systems without sedation or dependence. Multiple Russian trials report significant anxiety reduction and cognitive enhancement. Lacks Western regulatory approval and independent replication outside Russia.
Dose
250–500 mcg/day intranasal; approved only in Russia; no Western regulatory approval
Time of day & tips
Only available as a nasal spray or research peptide. Regulatory grey area in most Western countries. Russian clinical data is encouraging but not independently replicated. Short half-life requires multiple daily doses.
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