Nootropic & Neuroprotective

5 compounds in this category.

Semax

Pending PCAC

Heptapeptide, MEHFPGP

A synthetic heptapeptide analog of ACTH(4-10) developed in Russia, where it has been used clinically for decades to trea

Route

Nasal

Dose

200–600 mcg

Cycle

2–4 weeks on, 1–2 weeks off

Cognitive enhancement and focusNeuroprotection after stroke or ischemiaAnxiety and depression support

Selank

Unregulated

TP-7, Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro

A synthetic heptapeptide analog of tuftsin developed by the Institute of Molecular Genetics in Russia. Approved in Russi

Route

Nasal

Dose

250–500 mcg

Cycle

2–4 weeks on, 1 week off

Anxiety and stress reductionCognitive enhancement and focusDepression support

Pinealon

Unregulated

EDR peptide, Glu-Asp-Arg

A synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) developed by the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology — the sa

Route

SubQ

Dose

0.1–0.2 mg/kg body weight

Cycle

10-day course, 1–2x per year

Cognitive enhancement and memoryNeuroprotectionSleep quality improvement

Cerebrolysin

Unregulated

FPF 1070

A mixture of low-molecular-weight neuropeptides and amino acids derived from purified pig brain proteins. Approved as a

Route

Intramuscular or IV injection

Dose

5–30 mL

Cycle

10–20 day course, 1–2x per year

Stroke recovery and rehabilitationTraumatic brain injury recoveryAlzheimer's disease (approved in some countries)

Noopept

Unregulated

GVS-111, N-phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester

A synthetic dipeptide-derived nootropic developed in Russia, structurally related to the racetam family but approximatel

Route

Oral (sublingual or capsule)

Dose

10–30 mg

Cycle

1–3 months on, 1 month off

Cognitive enhancementMemory improvementNeuroprotection

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