Cognitive & mood · Peptide
Semax
A neuro-peptide studied for focus, memory and neuroprotection.
Status as of 2026-07 · reclassification ≠ FDA approval · educational only, not medical advice.
The signal it sends
Raises BDNF (a brain-growth factor) and modulates attention systems.
Benefits & effects studied
- Cognitive & focus interest
- Neuroprotective research
Research state
Approved in Russia; research-stage elsewhere.
Dosing & pharmacokinetics
Intranasal in studies. Half-life: Short.
Dosing information is educational only. Semax decisions belong with a licensed clinician — Jevity does not recommend or supply dosing.
History & discovery
First described 1980s by Institute of Molecular Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Nikolai Myasoedov and Isaak Ashmarin) Origin: Developed in the 1980s in Moscow by Myasoedov and Ashmarin's team, who sought ACTH fragments with neurotropic/cognitive activity but no hormonal effect; they stabilized the ACTH(4-10) fragment with a Pro-Gly-Pro tail. First described in literature in 1991; later a registered Russian drug..
Molecular structure
A synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide (Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro), an analog of the ACTH(4-10) fragment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Semax FDA-approved?
Not FDA-approved — research use only; approved in Russia On Jevity's evidence scale, Semax is graded "Early / limited human data". Reclassification for compounding is not the same as FDA approval.
What is Semax used for?
A neuro-peptide studied for focus, memory and neuroprotection. Raises BDNF (a brain-growth factor) and modulates attention systems. Studied effects include: Cognitive & focus interest; Neuroprotective research. This is educational information, not a recommendation to use it.
Is Semax legal in the UAE?
UAE / DHA status: Prescription-only via a DHA-licensed clinic
Is Semax banned in sport?
WADA status: Verify on current WADA list
What is Semax's Jevity Score?
Semax has a Jevity Score of 40/100 — a proprietary composite of evidence strength (4/10), regulatory clarity (4/10) and supply verifiability (4/10). It reflects how established and legitimate the compound is, not a recommendation.
Semax is prescription-only or research-only. A licensed clinician must evaluate whether it's appropriate for you.
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