Selank vs Vesugen
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.
- Vesugen is a tripeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for blood vessels and the vascular endothelium. It supports endothelial cell function, promotes vascular wall integrity, and is studied for atherosclerosis prevention, vascular aging, and cardiovascular health maintenance. It is one of the more broadly applicable Khavinson bioregulators given the ubiquity of vascular tissue.
- Half-Life
- Minutes (but effects persist for hours)
- Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
- Admin Route
- SubQ, Intranasal
- SubQ, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 250–500 mcg
- 10 mg per day
- Frequency
- 1–3 times daily
- Daily for 10–30 days
- 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
- Supports vascular endothelial cell function and integrity
- May reduce endothelial inflammation and dysfunction
- Anti-aging effects on blood vessel walls
- Potential benefits in early atherosclerosis and vascular aging
- Supports nitric oxide-mediated vascular tone
- Reduces endothelial apoptosis from oxidative stress
- Complementary to Cardiogen and Epithalon in cardiovascular longevity protocols
- Side Effects
- Mild sedation at higher doses (paradoxical)
- Fatigue (rare)
- Irritability during discontinuation (uncommon)
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild injection site reactions
- No significant vascular adverse events reported at standard doses
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