Selank vs Triptorelin
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Cognitive Enhancement
SelankSexual Health & Libido
Triptorelin- 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.
- Triptorelin is a synthetic decapeptide analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) with 100x the potency of native GnRH. An FDA-approved drug (Trelstar) for prostate cancer and precocious puberty, it is also used in post-cycle therapy (PCT) to rapidly restart the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis after anabolic steroid suppression.
- Half-Life
- Minutes (but effects persist for hours)
- Depot forms: weeks to months; aqueous: 6-8 hours
- Admin Route
- SubQ, Intranasal
- SubQ, IM
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 250–500 mcg
- 100 mcg
- Frequency
- 1–3 times daily
- Single injection
- 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
- Rapid HPG axis restart after steroid use
- Single-injection PCT protocol possible
- Massively elevates LH and FSH via flare effect
- Restores endogenous testosterone faster than traditional PCT
- FDA-approved for established medical uses
- Side Effects
- Mild sedation at higher doses (paradoxical)
- Fatigue (rare)
- Irritability during discontinuation (uncommon)
- Initial testosterone flare (intended)
- Injection site reactions
- Hot flashes (with chronic use)
- Decreased libido (chronic dosing)
- Stacks With
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