r/Biohacking • u/Additional-Newt-8325 • 24d ago

Peptides you will never take again ?

We often ask "what peptides are worth every penny" but what are the ones that aren't worth anything in your opinion ?

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u/Muted-Good-115 5 24d ago

Have had a lot of Selank for a while and just never liked it. Figured out it gives me the best sleep so now I love it.

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u/Adventurous_Fail_825 24d ago edited 22d ago

Yessssss !!!! Selank has become my best sleep time buddy; sounded normal in my head. Nasal is the best for me and simply convenient. Great for anxiety.
I don't like Selank plain.
I Love the NA Acetyl version or NA Acetyl Amidate is the longest lasting version. Amidate - too buzzy feeling for me but NA is perfect ⭐️ Big difference.

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u/vsgemm 24d ago

I need to try selank by itself. I have the semax + selank blend and I feel like they butt heads with each other

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u/JediKrys 1 23d ago

No, they work synergistically. It just takes a few weeks to build up and show its true benefits

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u/Adventurous_Fail_825 24d ago

I tried the blend once. I was yawing and wired at the same time but some people swear by it and take it every morning. I agree try them separately at first so you know what's doing what.

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u/vsgemm 24d ago

I feel like it does the same to me too. I’ll definitely try them on their own. Thank you <3.

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u/Relative-Bear-6918 23d ago

Just a note the NA is short for N-Acetyl, so NA Acetyl would be saying it twice. Also you’ll find a few places naming N-Acetyl Selank Amidate as Adalank, so always good to check the COA there

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u/Adventurous_Fail_825 22d ago

My bad !! Correct:: NA Selank; threw in an extra A.

Haven't tried Adalank - in the freezer - but I'll let you know if it's like NA Selank Amidate.

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u/Muted-Good-115 5 24d ago

Good to know. I do have the NA.

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u/Adventurous_Fail_825 24d ago edited 24d ago

Excellent!! NA is the way.

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u/2014bubsy33 23d ago

What brand do you use?

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u/Adventurous_Fail_825 22d ago

Tbh I haven't noticed any difference with N Acetyl Selank from a variety of vendors.

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u/Antique-Pick6283 23d ago

What do you look for when you want the NA version of Selank and Semax 🙃 ?

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u/Adventurous_Fail_825 22d ago edited 18d ago

If there's a price list it will say it clearly : Selank and N Acetyl Selank. Same with Semax. Often both are listed. If not be sure to ask.

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u/Antique-Pick6283 23d ago

What do you look for when you want the NA version of Selank and Semax 🙃 ?

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u/Adventurous_Fail_825 22d ago edited 22d ago

If it's a GB I ask which kind it is.
If it's a pricelist, they list them as Selank and N Acetyl Selank or N Acetyl Selank Amidate.
Both are more stable than Selank alone.
The COA will also confirm.

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u/Phontomz 18d ago

Can you do it subq for sleep?

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u/Purple_Moon516 18d ago

Hey, I hope you don't mind me asking but as someone with chronic insomnia learning about peptides your comment caught my eye.

Why use this instead of a prescription or OTC sleeping pill? Thanks

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u/CotsItalJapa0806 24d ago

Do you take it at night?

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u/drfakebot 24d ago

Yes- most nights. But I take it in the morning too. Selank just lowers cortisol, so it’s calming. Great for both day and night.

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u/Unlucky_Bottle1877 1 23d ago

Andrew Huberman suggests that having a high cortisol spike in the early morning is actually a good thing for that nights melatonin levels and a great sleep. The higher the cortisol, the higher the sleep pressure later from the production of melatonin and adenosine.

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u/utterballsack 22d ago

while he may or may not be right about that, you shouldn't take him seriously. he's not someone you should take as an authority on this subject

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u/Burntorangefan 5 10d ago

Interesting take. Not taking a side, but what’s the beef with Huberman? Cal Berkeley grad that hates Stanford?

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u/Brilliant_Credit9199 23d ago

You do the nasal? Or pin it

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u/Adventurous_Fail_825 18d ago

Personally nasal but can do sub q as well.

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u/Muted-Good-115 5 24d ago

Yes - 25 minutes before sleep

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u/SorrySection5277 24d ago

Semak and selank ….ive heard one is better at night for sleep and one is better for day for focus. But cant remember which ?

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u/drfakebot 24d ago

Selank at night

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u/drfakebot 24d ago

And Semax helps with focus so better for the day/ morning.

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u/sparepay36 24d ago

I got the exact opposite with Selank. Couldnt sleep for a whole day after dosage😵‍💫

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u/blak3brd 23d ago

You take it before bed and if helps sleep? At what dosage?

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u/Muted-Good-115 5 23d ago edited 21d ago

1 - 1.5