Selank vs BPC-157
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
- Summary
- Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of tuftsin developed in Russia. It is a potent anxiolytic that reduces anxiety and enhances cognitive function without sedation or addiction. It is approved for clinical use in Russia for anxiety disorders.
- BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in the stomach. It is one of the most extensively researched healing peptides, known for accelerating tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and protecting the gastrointestinal tract.
- Half-Life
- Minutes (but effects persist for hours)
- 4–6 hours
- Admin Route
- SubQ, Intranasal
- SubQ, IM, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 250–500 mcg
- 200–500 mcg
- Frequency
- 1–3 times daily
- Once daily
- Key Benefits
- Reduces anxiety without sedation
- Enhances memory and learning
- Improves focus and concentration
- Stabilizes mood
- Reduces physiological stress response
- May enhance motivation
- No addiction potential or withdrawal
- Fast-acting — effects within 20–30 minutes
- Approved clinically in Russia for anxiety disorders
- Accelerates wound healing and tissue repair
- Reduces inflammation throughout the body
- Protects and heals the gastrointestinal tract
- Supports tendon and ligament healing
- Promotes bone and joint health
- May protect organs from toxins and injury
- Supports gut-brain axis function
- Counteracts NSAID-induced gut damage
- Side Effects
- Mild sedation at higher doses (paradoxical)
- Fatigue (rare)
- Irritability during discontinuation (uncommon)
- Injection site discomfort
- Nausea (rare)
- Headache (rare)
- Dizziness (rare)
- Stacks With
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