The occurrence of putative cognitive enhancing research peptides in seized pharmaceutical preparations: An incentive for controlling agencies to prepare for future encounters of the kind
Vanhee C, Francotte A, Janvier S, et al. Drug Testing and Analysis 2020;12:371-381.
What it found
Two unknown preparations seized in Belgium in 2017 and 2018 turned out to contain Selank and Semax. An online search found these and similar "nootropic research peptides" freely sold as powders for injection and as nasal sprays. The lab developed a test that can detect 10 such peptides.
Limitations
Analytical study of a small number of seized samples. It shows these products circulate unregulated; it does not measure their purity across the market.
Research and education only. Not medical advice. Many peptides on this site are not approved by the FDA for human use. Doses shown are the ones used in published studies and are not a recommendation. Talk to a licensed clinician before using any of them. Read the full disclaimer.