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SemaxResearch peptide · Ships within Canada
Also known as: Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro, ACTH (4-10) analog
Semax is a small lab-made peptide (a short chain of amino acids, the building blocks of protein). It was developed in Russia. It is based on a piece of a hormone called ACTH, but it does not act like a hormone. It is one of the best-known nootropic (brain-boosting) peptides. It is used for thinking, focus, memory, protecting the brain and stroke recovery. In Russia, it is an approved medicine for brain, nerve and thinking problems.
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Semax is a small lab-made peptide (a short chain of amino acids, the building blocks of protein). It was developed in Russia. It is based on a piece of a hormone called ACTH, but it does not act like a hormone. It is one of the best-known nootropic (brain-boosting) peptides. It is used for thinking, focus, memory, protecting the brain and stroke recovery. In Russia, it is an approved medicine for brain, nerve and thinking problems.
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In plain English
What does Semax do?
Semax is studied as a brain helper. Researchers look at how it may support focus, memory, mood and recovery after a stroke.
What researchers study it for
- Memory and learning. It is studied for helping memory, learning and clear thinking.
- Focus. Research suggests it may improve focus and attention.
- Brain protection. It may protect brain cells and support recovery after a stroke.
- Mood and stress. It may lift mood and drive, and ease stress and tiredness.
How it works, in everyday words
Semax is made from a small piece of a natural hormone, but it does not act like that hormone. It raises levels of proteins that help brain cells grow, adapt and survive. It also affects dopamine and serotonin, two of the brain's messenger chemicals. It may also boost blood flow in the brain.
Good to know
- In studies it is injected under the skin one to three times a day.
- Russia approves it as a medicine for stroke. Elsewhere it is sold for research and not approved to treat people.
- Studies in people from Western countries are still limited.
Buying Semax in Canada
- Ships from inside Canada, so your order never crosses a border and never waits in customs.
- Orders placed Monday to Friday ship the same day by Canada Post Xpresspost, with tracking.
- Most orders arrive in 1 to 3 business days.
- Prices are in Canadian dollars. Shipping is free on orders over $199, or a $20 flat rate below that.
- Plain, private packaging with nothing on the outside that shows what is inside.
Every batch is tested by an outside lab, and the report is on our Lab Results page. Sold for laboratory research only. Full details: Shipping Policy.
Time in the Body
Short in the blood, but brain effects last hours
Common Dose
250–600 mcg per day (under the skin)
How It Is Given
Injection under the skin
How Often
1–3 times per day
The Science Behind It
Semax raises BDNF and NGF (nerve growth factor). These proteins are key for helping brain cells grow, adapt and stay alive. It also affects dopamine and serotonin, brain chemicals that carry messages between nerve cells. It boosts blood flow in the brain. It also acts as an antioxidant (it fights cell damage) and helps protect the brain.
What Research Suggests
- ✦May improve thinking, memory and learning
- ✦May improve focus and attention
- ✦May protect the brain and support stroke recovery
- ✦May lift mood and motivation
- ✦May lower stress and tiredness
- ✦Increased BDNF and NGF
- ✦May calm swelling (inflammation) in the brain
Dosing Guide
Common dose250–600 mcg per day (under the skin)
Range250 mcg–1.5 mg per day, split into smaller doses
How Often1–3 times per day, best in the morning or afternoon
How it is givenInjection under the skin
Notes
10 mg vial mixed with 2 mL bac water → 5 mg/mL: 5 units (0.05 mL) = 250 mcg. A cycle is 2–4 weeks on, then 1–2 weeks off. Or use it only when needed.
Where Research Stands
Approved as a medicine in Russia for stroke, thinking problems and damage to the eye nerve (optic nerve atrophy). There is little human research from Western countries.
How to Store It
Powder: keep in the fridge. After mixing: keep in the fridge and use within 30 days.
Legal Status
Approved as a medicine in Russia. Sold for research only everywhere else.
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