Hexarelin vs Selank

Side-by-side comparison of mechanisms, dosing, interactions, and stacking potential.

HexarelinSelank
CategoryPeptidesPeptides
Standard DoseResearch indicates 100-200 mcg administered 1-2 times daily via subcutaneous injection.Research indicates 250-500 mcg daily via intranasal administration (0.15% solution, 2-3 drops per nostril).
TimingOn empty stomach, bedtime preferred. Avoid prolonged continuous use due to rapid desensitization.Can be dosed morning through evening. Unlike Semax, Selank is calming and can be used at night.
Cycle Duration4-8 week cycles maximum, then 4+ week break. Hexarelin desensitizes faster than other GHRPs.14-21 day cycles with equal rest periods.
Evidence Levelmoderate_humanmoderate_human
A

Hexarelin

Peptides

Mechanism

Hexarelin (Examorelin) is a synthetic hexapeptide GHS-R1a agonist and the most potent synthetic GH secretagogue by peak GH release. It stimulates GH release through both pituitary ghrelin receptors and hypothalamic pathways, with mechanisms involving regulation of GHRH and somatostatin. Hexarelin also demonstrates significant cardiac benefits through activation of cardiac GHS-R1a receptors, protecting against ischemia-reperfusion injury and reducing cardiac fibrosis via the CD36 scavenger receptor pathway.

Standard Dosing

Research indicates 100-200 mcg administered 1-2 times daily via subcutaneous injection.

Timing

On empty stomach, bedtime preferred. Avoid prolonged continuous use due to rapid desensitization.

Cycle Duration

4-8 week cycles maximum, then 4+ week break. Hexarelin desensitizes faster than other GHRPs.

Side Effects

  • Significant cortisol elevation
  • Prolactin increase
  • Water retention
  • Joint pain
  • Rapid desensitization (unique to Hexarelin)

Contraindications

  • Active cancer
  • Cardiac arrhythmias (due to direct cardiac receptor activity)
  • Cushing's syndrome
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Best Stacking Partners

CJC-1295 (no DAC)Sermorelin
B

Selank

Peptides

Mechanism

Selank (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro) is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin (from IgG heavy chain) with a Pro-Gly-Pro extension for metabolic stability. It allosterically modulates GABA-A receptors, enhancing GABA binding and GABAergic neurotransmission. Selank modifies mRNA levels of 84 genes involved in GABAergic neurotransmission in the frontal cortex, enhances enkephalinase inhibition (increasing endogenous enkephalin levels), and modulates serotonergic and noradrenergic systems to produce anxiolytic and nootropic effects.

Standard Dosing

Research indicates 250-500 mcg daily via intranasal administration (0.15% solution, 2-3 drops per nostril).

Timing

Can be dosed morning through evening. Unlike Semax, Selank is calming and can be used at night.

Cycle Duration

14-21 day cycles with equal rest periods.

Side Effects

  • Mild nasal irritation
  • Fatigue/sedation (uncommon)
  • Mild headache

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Severe hepatic impairment

Best Stacking Partners

SemaxBPC-157Thymosin Alpha-1

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