Semax
CognitionFocus
Semax is a synthetic peptide based on a fragment of ACTH and has been studied for potential effects on neuroplasticity, attention, and cognitive resilience.
What does it do?
- Studied for sharper focus, attention, and mental stamina
- May support cognitive resilience during stress or fatigue
How does it work?
- Synthetic ACTH-derived peptide with neurotrophic properties
- Modulates BDNF expression and neuroplasticity pathways
How it's typically administered
- Subcutaneous injectionless common; used in some protocols
- Nasal spraymost common route in research
- Topical serum or creamnot effective systemically
- Oral capsulesnot bioavailable orally
- Intramuscular injectionunnecessary and higher risk
How it's typically dosed
- Most common dose200–600 mcg
- Frequency1–2 doses per day
- Cycle duration10–14 days