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Cycling vs continuous use

Continuous use (recommended): Daily injections ongoing No cycling needed for Selank Maintains stable anxiolytic effects Safe for months to years Why continuous is better: Selank isn't downregulating Benefits maintained long-term No tolerance development Stable

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  • Continuous use (recommended):
  • Daily injections ongoing
  • No cycling needed for Selank
  • Maintains stable anxiolytic effects
  • Safe for months to years
  • Why continuous is better:
  • Selank isn't downregulating
  • Benefits maintained long-term
  • No tolerance development
  • Stable mood/anxiety control
  • Optional cycling approach:
  • 8-12 weeks on, 2-4 weeks off
  • For very long-term use (1+ years)
  • More psychological than necessary
  • Most people stay on continuously
  • How long to use:
  • Minimum: 4-6 weeks (see full benefits)
  • Common: 3-6 months initially
  • Long-term: Many use 6-12+ months
  • Can use indefinitely with medical supervision
  • See our peptide cycle planning guide and can you cycle different peptides.
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