Semax & Selank Program | Peptide Therapy Des Moines
Weight Loss + Longevity ProgramsNeuropeptides Semax & Selank for focus and calm. Semax and Selank are two peptides used to support mental clarity and a calmer stress response. We offer them as provider guided injections, matched to your goals. Semax How Semax
Weight Loss + Longevity ProgramsNeuropeptides
Semax & Selank for focus and calm.
Semax and Selank are two peptides used to support mental clarity and a calmer stress response. We offer them as provider guided injections, matched to your goals.
SemaxHow Semax fits into care.
Semax is usually part of a focus, mental clarity, motivation, and cognitive support conversation. Your provider reviews symptoms, goals, medications, sleep, stress, and health history before deciding whether it belongs in the plan.
- Semax is often compared with Selank when clients ask about focus and calm together.
- The form, dose, timing, and follow up depend on clinical fit and availability.
- Semax does not replace mental health care, sleep evaluation, or treatment for neurologic symptoms.
How Selank fits into care.
Selank is usually part of a calm, stress response, mood steadiness, and focus support conversation. It is reviewed separately from Semax because the goals and discussion are not always the same.
- Selank may be compared with Semax when clients are deciding between sharper focus and steadier calm.
- Your provider reviews medications, mental health history, sleep, stress load, and contraindications.
- Selank does not replace therapy, psychiatric care, crisis care, or prescribed mental health medication management.
Peptide comparison
Semax vs. Selank, what each does
They're often bundled together, but they solve different problems. Here's each one on its own so you can tell which fits what you're after.
| Semax | Selank | |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Mental focus and drive | Calm under stress |
| What it's studied for | Attention, memory, and cognitive performance. Research has measured changes in brain activity and in BDNF, a protein tied to learning. | Anxiety and stress. In trials its anxiety reducing effect was comparable to standard anti anxiety medications, with less sedation. |
| Who tends to choose it | People who want sharper focus and mental energy, or who feel foggy and mentally drained. | People dealing with everyday anxiety, tension, or a busy mind who want to feel steadier without feeling slowed down. |
| Common form | Most published research uses an intranasal (nasal) form; at Longevity DSM it's a provider guided compounded injection. | Same, studied mostly as a nasal form; offered here as a provider guided compounded injection for consistent dosing. |
| Notes | Not a stimulant, many clients use it for focus without the jitters or crash they get from caffeine. | Not a sedative, many clients use it to take the edge off without feeling foggy or slowed down. Often paired with Semax. |
What is included
- Complimentary red light therapy with any IV
- $50 off labs
- Free monthly Fit3D or SECA body composition scan
- Meal planning by a Registered Dietitian
- $99 Longevity IV package for active program clients. Includes 1000 mL normal saline, ALA, vitamin C, amino acids, and a 50 mg in clinic NAD+ injection.
How it works
Provider guided injections.
We offer Semax and Selank as provider guided injections, currently a 30 day supply for $229. Your provider sets the right formulation, dose, and schedule for you at your consultation.
Your Consultation
What we go over together.
Your provider reviews your goals, health history, and current medications, then builds a plan that fits you.
- We walk through the current research and possible side effects together.
- If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, memory changes, or major sleep issues, we make sure you get the right care first, not just a peptide.
- Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell us about any medications or prior reactions.
Semax and Selank search questions, answered clearly
Semax and Selank are often searched together, but clients usually want to know what each one is reviewed for and how the forms differ.
| Topic | What it means |
|---|---|
| Semax | Reviewed for focus, mental clarity, and cognitive performance conversations. |
| Selank | Reviewed for calm, stress response, and anxiety related wellness conversations. |
| Together | Sometimes reviewed together when focus and calm are both part of the client goal. |
| Form questions | Nasal and injectable forms are different conversations. Availability, dose, and route are determined by the provider. |
Provider note: Semax and Selank are not emergency treatment for anxiety, depression, panic, or neurologic symptoms. New or worsening symptoms should be evaluated medically.
Research references
What this page is based on.
- Lebedeva IS, et al. Effects of Semax on the Default Mode Network of the Brain. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine. 2018., fMRI study in healthy volunteers found intranasal Semax measurably altered activity in the brain's default mode network (frontal regions tied to attention and self referential thinking). Supports the 'studied for focus/cognition' framing. URL fetched and confirmed on topic; title, authors, journal, and year verified against the PubMed record.
- Dolotov OV, et al. Semax, an analog of ACTH(4-10) with cognitive effects, regulates BDNF and trkB expression in the rat hippocampus. Brain Research. 2006., Found a single dose of Semax raised BDNF and trkB signaling in the hippocampus, a pathway linked to learning and memory. Mechanistic support for the cognitive/BDNF claim (preclinical, in rats). URL fetched and confirmed on topic; title, authors, journal, and year verified against the PubMed record.
- Zozulia AA, Neznamov GG, Siuniakov TS, et al. Efficacy and possible mechanisms of action of a new peptide anxiolytic selank in the therapy of generalized anxiety disorders and neurasthenia. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2008., Randomized comparison vs. the benzodiazepine medazepam: Selank's anxiety reducing effect was similar, with added anti fatigue and mild stimulating effects. Supports 'studied for anxiety, comparable to standard meds, less sedation.' URL fetched and confirmed on topic; title, authors, journal, and year verified against the PubMed record.
- Medvedev VE, Tereshchenko ON, Kost NV, et al. Optimization of the treatment of anxiety disorders with selank. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2015., In anxiety disorder patients, adding Selank sped up symptom relief and reduced the sedation and memory side effects of benzodiazepine treatment. Reinforces the 'calm without the fog' positioning. URL fetched and confirmed on topic; title, authors, journal, and year verified against the PubMed record.
Provider reviewed by Jake Sanchez, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CCRN
Evidence and Availability
What a listing means.
Human safety and effectiveness evidence for compounded use may be limited. This information is educational and does not establish that the medication treats, cures, or prevents a disease. Availability depends on current law, pharmacy eligibility, clinical appropriateness, and provider judgment. A listed program does not guarantee that a prescription will be offered.
Prescription FulfillmentYour prescription, delivered to your door.
When medication is prescribed, it is prepared and dispensed by Tower Medic Pharmacy, a state licensed pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, that compounds patient specific prescriptions under Section 503A.
Serving patients since 1972, Tower Medic provides sterile and non sterile compounding services. Your medication ships directly from the pharmacy to your door. Shipping is included, and orders typically arrive within 3 to 5 business days after pharmacy processing.
Visit Tower MedicWhy Compounding May Be PrescribedPatient specific care under Section 503A.
Federal law permits qualifying state licensed pharmacies to prepare medication for an individually identified patient pursuant to a valid prescription when Section 503A requirements are met. These patient specific medications do not go through the FDA’s premarket approval process used for commercially manufactured drugs. Instead, the pharmacy operates under state pharmacy oversight and applicable federal compounding requirements.
Your provider determines whether a compounded formulation is clinically appropriate after reviewing your medical history, available treatments, expected benefits, potential risks, and alternatives.
Clinical review: Clinical evaluations and prescribing are performed by licensed providers, with medical director oversight. A consultation does not guarantee a prescription. Medication selection, formulation, dose, and availability are determined individually.
Your next step
Start with a medical consultation.
Review your symptoms, medications, evidence limits, route specific risks, and whether another evaluation or treatment is more appropriate.
FAQ's
What is Semax used for?Semax is reviewed for focus, mental clarity, cognitive performance, and productivity related wellness goals. It is not a replacement for evaluation or treatment of neurologic or mental health symptoms.
What is Selank used for?Selank is reviewed for calm, stress response, and anxiety related wellness conversations. Severe anxiety, panic, depression, or worsening symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified medical provider.
Semax vs Selank, what is the difference?Semax is usually discussed for focus and cognitive performance. Selank is usually discussed for calm and stress response. Some clients review both when they want support with focus without feeling overstimulated.
Nasal spray vs injection, which form is reviewed?Nasal and injectable forms are different routes with different practical considerations. Longevity DSM reviews form, dose, schedule, and availability during consultation.
How are Semax and Selank dosed?Dosing is individualized. Your provider reviews your goals, health history, medications, contraindications, and response before deciding whether a program fits.