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Selank vs. Semax: The Russian Brain Peptides Silicon Valley Is Obsessed With
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Selank vs. Semax: The Russian Brain Peptides Silicon Valley Is Obsessed With

Two heptapeptides from one Moscow lab became biohacker staples for anxiety and focus. Here is what the Russian science shows and where US regulation stands.

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On the quiet parts of getting well.

Novo Nordisk's amycretin produced 24.3% weight loss in 36 weeks by combining GLP-1 and amylin agonism in a single molecule. Phase 3 trials begin 2026.

The goal isn’t to be comfortable with change — it’s to be comfortable with one small change, on a schedule, held for a year.

From “Amycretin: The GLP-1 + Amylin Drug Showing 25%+ Weight Loss” · The HL Benefits Editorial Team · Jun 2026
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