DWQA QuestionsCategory: Healing ModalitiesA viewer asks: “There’s a lot of hype these days about the new peptide Semax for improving cognition. What are your thoughts as a scientist, as I am considering ordering this for increased memory loss? It seems this may be better than Advanced Memory Formula from Advanced Bio Nutritionals. My son’s friends are using this (in their 20s) and have raved about the instant mental alertness and memory performance in work and school.”
Nicola Staff asked 3 hours ago
This peptide has short-term effects to increase mental sharpness, so it is much like taking a stimulant to get you extra energy and focus. It also has potential benefit for improving restoration or repair for physical changes due to illness or a degradation from aging related loss of function. It is not a total answer, and will not be a substitute for the best nutraceutical supplements for cognitive performance, but can be a useful adjunct to try.