Adamax vs Semax
Adamax: Semax-derived research peptide. Semax: ACTH(4-10) analog. Per milligram, Semax is cheaper right now ($0.990 vs $0.600 at the cheapest tested vendor). Semax has stronger published evidence (grade C vs D). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
Adamax
A newer modified Semax analog sold by research vendors for focus and memory. Very little published data.
- What it is
- Semax-derived research peptide
- Category
- Cognitive & nootropic
- Status
- Not approved. Research use only.
- Cheapest
- $0.990 per mg (Shanghai Wibson Biotechnology WBS)
- Median price
- $5.50 per mg
- Vendors
- 34 independently tested, 10 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade D: Little or no evidence (0 papers)
- Studied as
- not studied
Semax
A seven-amino-acid peptide based on a fragment of ACTH, given as nasal drops. Raises BDNF and is studied for stroke recovery, attention and memory.
- What it is
- ACTH(4-10) analog
- Category
- Cognitive & nootropic
- Status
- Approved in Russia for stroke and cognitive disorders; not approved in the US.
- Cheapest
- $0.600 per mg (Cartman Gear)
- Median price
- $2.67 per mg
- Vendors
- 85 independently tested, 28 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade C: Mostly animal studies (11 papers)
- Studied as
- studied in people
Questions people ask
What is the difference between Adamax and Semax?
Adamax: Semax-derived research peptide. Semax: ACTH(4-10) analog. Per milligram, Semax is cheaper right now ($0.990 vs $0.600 at the cheapest tested vendor). Semax has stronger published evidence (grade C vs D). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
Which is cheaper, Adamax or Semax?
Semax is cheaper per mg: $0.990 for Adamax vs $0.600 for Semax at the cheapest independently tested vendor.