Beginner · 2-6 weeks
Semax Standard Nootropic
Intranasal Semax for cognitive enhancement: 200-600mcg daily, split AM/PM. Russian-developed ACTH fragment with BDNF upregulation. No needles — nasal spray format.
- Type
- single
- Source
- evidence-based
- Pattern
- 10-14 days on, 10-14 days off (Russian standard); or 4-6 weeks with breaks
Compounds
Semax
Nasal · Morning and early afternoon (avoid evening — may disrupt sleep). Total 600mcg/day.
Nasal · Morning and early afternoon (avoid evening — may disrupt sleep). Total 600mcg/day.
300 mcg
2x-daily
2x-daily
Notes
No needles required — nasal spray. Onset within 15-30 minutes. Avoid evening use — stimulatory effects may disrupt sleep. Cycle regularly (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off) to prevent tolerance. Pairs perfectly with Selank (Semax AM, Selank PM).
Source notes
Institute of Molecular Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences. PMID: 9173745 (15 years of study). Approved in Russia/Ukraine. Atlas Premier Health: 300-600mcg per nostril, 1-2x daily. r/Nootropics: 200-600mcg/day consensus.
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