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Selank

Enhance focus, reduce anxiety, and support cognition.

Human clinical evidenceStudied in one or more human clinical trials, but not FDA-approved for this use. Evidence quality and trial size vary — see sources.

For research purposes only. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. By purchasing, you confirm these products will be used for legitimate research purposes.

About Selank

Selank is a synthetic analogue of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin. Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, it has anxiolytic and nootropic properties. It influences the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

Key Benefits

  • Reduces anxiety without sedation
  • Enhances memory and learning
  • Stabilizes mood
  • Modulates immune function

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Category Ratings

Muscle & Strength
N/A
Fat Loss
N/A
Recovery
N/A
Skin & Anti-Aging
N/A
Sleep
Mild
Cognitive
Good
Immune
Mild
Longevity
Minimal
Bone & Hormonal
N/A

How to Take

Nasal Spray

1–2 sprays per nostril with head slightly tilted back

Common Side Effects

  • Mild nasal irritation
  • Fatigue at higher doses
  • Mild headache

Legal & Regulatory Status

Research use only in the US; approved as an anxiolytic in Russia. Human evidence is mostly small Russian-language studies with limited independent replication.

Safety and regulatory details for FDA-approved compounds are drawn from the official product label via openFDA; clinical development status reflects ClinicalTrials.gov. This information is provided for research reference, is not endorsed by the FDA, and may not be complete or current.

Research & Sources

Human clinical evidenceStudied in one or more human clinical trials, but not FDA-approved for this use. Evidence quality and trial size vary — see sources.

Sources are selected for reliability (peer-reviewed literature, openFDA, ClinicalTrials.gov) but this is a research summary, not medical advice, and may not be exhaustive.

Selank

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