Sometimes I get an unexpected side effect from my experiments. I like it if they are positive
Recently I decided to board the peptide express. Hopefully, I will be on board earlier than I was on the rapamycin express. Based on what I have read, peptides certainly will extend healthspan if not life-span.
My first actual peptide experiment is with semax. To be honest I was underwhelmed.
Because I had read anecdotal reports on Reddit, I expected to experience something on my first dose. Because I was cautious I probably didn’t take a dose high enough on the first few days.
"Semax dosage 1 to 2 sprays in each nostril once daily for 3 to 14 days.
suggested dosage is typically one to two sprays into each nostril daily.
Typically, a course of treatment with Semax spray can last from 3 to 14 days, depending on the desired effect and personal tolerance." I expect mine to last from 8 to 10 days.
After 3 days I woke up in the morning with no brain fog and noticeably improved mental clarity and function.
The unexpected side effect was it shortened my sleep time to just under 7 hours. I don’t know if this is good or bad. But, I have a clean wake-up with no drowsiness or mental fog. This has resulted in putting off my first mug of coffee. I really think someone could use this if they want to avoid coffee. I don’t know how long this effect will last after I stop taking it.
In any case, I will continue to drink large amounts of black coffee because I love it and believe it has health benefits. At this point I think I would recommend semax to anyone who needs to clear up a little brain fog.
I am also presently taking “OPHTALAMIN®, (Eyes bioregulator) 155 mg/tab, 40 tabs” and
“STAMAKORT peptide complex for stomach x60 caps/pack”
I don’t have any eye problems, but because of my advanced age, I am taking Ophthalmin as a prophylactic. For my stomach, I am taking Stamakort, supposedly for leaky gut issues, etc.
These I imported from Russia. Since I am not currently having any problems with my eyes or gut, I don’t know if they are having any effect, certainly no negative effects so far.
When I finish this round of nasal and oral peptides I will move on to the possibly more effective injectables.
(So many to choose from, so little time)
My first injectable will be "Epithalamin (Epitalon is a synthetic peptide composed of four amino acids and is designed to mimic the naturally occurring pineal gland peptide known as epithalamin.
Originally developed based on studies of epithalamin, a peptide extract from the pineal gland. Epitalon is designed to mimic some of the beneficial effects associated with pineal gland function, particularly in relation to circadian rhythms and melatonin production. Some research suggests that Epitalon may help stimulate the pineal gland to produce melatonin, which plays a crucial role in regulating sleep-wake cycles and has antioxidant properties. However, it’s important to note that while Epitalon is inspired by pineal gland peptides, it is a synthetic compound and not directly derived from the gland itself.
“Inhibits carcinogenesis in rats
May delay the onset of cellular senescence by supporting telomere function
Could potentially reduce the accumulation of senescent cells
Possibly increase telomere length
Potential to reduce risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease
May support overall genomic stability, which is crucial for preventing age-related pathologies.”
