Vesugen vs Selank
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Half-Life
- Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
- Minutes (but effects persist for hours)
- Admin Route
- SubQ, Oral
- SubQ, Intranasal
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 10 mg per day
- 250–500 mcg
- Frequency
- Daily for 10–30 days
- 1–3 times daily
- Key Benefits
- 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
- 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
- Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild injection site reactions
- No significant vascular adverse events reported at standard doses
- Mild sedation at higher doses (paradoxical)
- Fatigue (rare)
- Irritability during discontinuation (uncommon)
- Stacks With
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