Volume: 10mg

In laboratory, neurological, and preclinical research, Semax is studied for its strong neuroprotective and brain-boosting properties. Its primary mechanisms include:

• Increasing BDNF and NGF: It significantly boosts the expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Nerve Growth Factor. These vital proteins are responsible for neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to repair itself, build new neural pathways, and form memories.

• Elevating Dopamine and Serotonin: It modulates the turnover of dopamine and serotonin, the neurotransmitters heavily tied to motivation, executive function, mood, and sustained attention.

• Protecting Against Oxidative Stress: Semax acts as a potent antioxidant in brain tissue. Researchers study it for its ability to protect neurons from damage caused by low oxygen, known as hypoxia, stroke, or toxic chemical exposure.

• Preventing Enkephalin Breakdown: Like its sister peptide Selank, Semax inhibits the enzymes that destroy enkephalins, helping the body naturalise its physical response to acute stress.