Semax

What is Semax?

Semax is a peptide made of 7 amino acids (a heptapeptide). It is based on part of a hormone called ACTH.

It comes as a powder in a sealed vial.

What researchers study it for

• Brain chemicals. Labs study how it affects BDNF, a protein linked to brain cell growth, and dopamine, a brain chemical tied to focus.
• Nerve cell health. Studies look at its effects on nerve cells in lab models, an area called neuroprotection.
• Memory tasks. Researchers study its effect on memory and focus in lab settings.
• Stress response. Studies look at how it affects the body’s response to stress.

What you get

One sealed glass vial with 30 mg of powder.

How to store it

Keep the sealed vial in a fridge, away from light. After mixing with liquid, keep it cold and use it within a few weeks.

Words you might not know

• Heptapeptide — a peptide made of seven amino acids.
• ACTH — a hormone that signals other glands in the body.
• Nootropic — a term for compounds studied for brain-related effects.
• BDNF — a protein linked to the growth of brain cells.
• Dopamine — a brain chemical tied to focus and reward.

Sold for laboratory research only. Not for human consumption.