Selank

🧠 SELANK

What It Is:

Selank, also known as TP-7, is a synthetic peptide derived from the naturally occurring human peptide Tuftsin. It is known for its anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), neuroprotective, and nootropic effects. 

What It Claims To Do:

Selank acts in the central nervous system as a potential anti-anxiety and cognitive-enhancing agent. It has been studied for its anti-anxiety effects, brain-protective effects in chronic alcohol use, pain and inflammation reduction, immune effects, and antiviral properties. 

Key Benefits:

• Reduces Anxiety — Selank can potentially reduce anxiety without causing sedation or cognitive impairment, similar to benzodiazepines but without the associated side effects and addictive potential.

• Mood & Depression Support — It has been shown to reduce depression in a short human trial through immune modulation.

• Pain & Inflammation Reduction — It helps reduce pain by protecting enkephalins, the natural peptides that help manage pain, by inhibiting their degradation enzymes.

• Immune System Support — It acts on the immune system in various ways, including studied antiviral properties and effects on influenza replication.



• Memory & Cognitive Enhancement — Studies have demonstrated that Selank can enhance memory and learning, suggesting potential applications in cognitive enhancement and the treatment of cognitive disorders.

• Neuroprotection — It has potential in mitigating the effects of neurodegenerative diseases.



How It Works:

Selank’s anti-anxiety effects are related to its impact on GABA receptors and modulation of neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. 

It has also been found to rapidly elevate the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the hippocampus, which supports brain health and neuroplasticity. 

• Cycles typically run 2–4 weeks