Selank
A nasal peptide based on tuftsin, used as a non-sedating anti-anxiety agent.
Approved in Russia (nasal drops) for anxiety; not approved elsewhere.
Used for
- Anxiety and stress
- Calm focus
How it works
Seems to modulate GABA signaling and slow the breakdown of enkephalins (the body’s own opioid peptides).
What the research shows
- Lab and rat studies show enkephalin-enzyme inhibition and effects on GABA genes.
- Russian clinical studies in anxiety disorders report benefits similar to a benzodiazepine; few are available in English.
Dosing
Dosing isn’t listed on the public site. In the app, each published option is shown with its source (a drug label, a clinical guideline, a trial or community reports) and can be turned into a protocol you review.
Work out the units to draw for your vial →Side effects
- Nasal irritation
- Mild tiredness
Cautions
- Research-chemical vials have no quality control: purity, dose and sterility vary. Third-party testing helps but is no guarantee.
Storage
Unmixed powder: freezer or fridge, away from light.
Once mixed with bacteriostatic water: fridge; the common rule is to use it within 28 days.
There is no label or published stability data for this one, so treat these as habits, not limits.
Reference only, not medical advice. Written for this app from the cited research. Doses marked community-reported are not from trials.