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Regenerative & Cellular Health

Peptide · nasal

Selank

Also known as: Tuftsin analog

A Russian nasal peptide studied for anxiety.

Tier 3 · Education only

Grade C · Limited human evidence

Educational content only, not medical advice. Discussion here does not mean this therapy is prescribed by Youthful Medicine or available to you. Read the medical disclaimer

U.S. regulatory status

Not FDA-approved. Not eligible for compounding in the U.S.

What it is

A synthetic analog of tuftsin, an immune peptide, with a stabilizing tail.

How it is thought to work

It may influence GABA signaling and inflammatory messengers.

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How it works · Peptide signaling
Amino acids, linked
A peptide is a short chain of amino acids, usually 2 to 50 long. Your body makes thousands of them to carry messages.

Animations simplify biology for teaching. They are not a claim that this peptide works this way in people.

What the research shows

Small Russian clinical studies with limited independent replication.

Safety and considerations

Limited data.

Our position

Education only.

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AT A GLANCE

Quadrant

Regenerative & Cellular Health

Sub-pillar

Neural & Recovery

Tier

Tier 3 · Education only

Evidence grade

Grade C · Limited human evidence

Last reviewed

Is this right for you?

Only a physician who has evaluated you can answer that. Consultations are with licensed Youthful Medicine providers.

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YOUTHFUL

PEPTIDE EDUCATION

Plain-language, evidence-graded education on peptides and the foundations of longevity. Written and reviewed by Farhan Tahir, MD, FACR, Dip. ABOM.

YOUTHFUL MEDICINE

Doylestown, PA

New York, NY

YouthfulPeptide.com is an educational resource from Youthful Medicine. Content is for general information only and is not medical advice. Using this site does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Many peptides discussed here are not FDA-approved, and discussion does not mean Youthful Medicine prescribes them. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting, stopping or changing any treatment. In an emergency, call 911.

© 2026 MDNUTRICS PLLC dba Youthful Vitality and Longevity Medicine®. All rights reserved.