Semax, which was developed in Russia, has been found to have benefit in the settings of stroke, cognitive impairment, dementia, and inflammation of the optic nerve. It has also been tested as a potential immune system booster and has been found to have
antidepressant and anxiolytic properties as well. Research shows that Semax increases levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the central nervous system as well as levels of serotonin and dopamine. Potential Benefits

Some of the benefits of Semax may include:

Increased attention and short-term memory
Improved Non-proliferative Diabetic Neuropathy
Can help during recovery from Stroke/Hypoxia
Improved Glaucoma Optic Neuropathy
May act as an Analgesic (pain reliever) by inhibiting Enkephalin breakdown
Can be helpful in the treatment of ADHD
Nootropic (cognitive-enhancing) effects
Neuroprotection: may help protect the brain from various types of stress and damage

How Does Semax Work?

Semax increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels. BDNF is among the most active neurotrophins, which are chemicals that help to stimulate and control neurogenesis, the birth of new neurons in the brain.

BDNF has been shown to play a role in neuroplasticity, which allows nerve cells in the brain to compensate for injury and adapt to new situations or changes in the environment. Basically, BDNF helps to support the survival of existing neurons and encourages the growth, regeneration, and creation of new neurons and synapses.

Semax also helps reduce the breakdown of enkephalins. Enkephalins are mainly involved in decreasing pain, reducing inflammation, preventing cancer cell growth, and increasing immune cell activity. They also play a role in memory, learning, emotional behavior, and pain. Balanced enkephalins levels are needed to maintain normal brain function. These early findings have led some researchers to suggest that Semax may have some potential as a pain reliever, although much more research would be needed to confirm these preliminary cell-based findings.

Based on what Semax can do for brain function and health, its capabilities as a treatment option are continually being developed.