Semax is a synthetic peptide developed in Russia, primarily known for its nootropic and neuroprotective properties. Chemically, it is a heptapeptide (seven amino acids long) derived from a fragment of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), but it does not have hormonal activity like ACTH.
What Semax does
- Semax influences brain function by modulating neurotransmitters, especially dopamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine
- It has neuroprotective effects, helping neurons survive under stress (like ischemia or hypoxia)
- It may enhance brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression, which supports neuron growth and synaptic plasticity
Potential benefits
- Cognitive enhancement (attention, memory, learning)
- Stroke recovery (helps with neurological rehabilitation)
- Neurodegenerative diseases (experimental use)
- Stress and fatigue management
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