Oxiracetam vs Semax for memory
Short answer: For memory, users rate them about the same: 100% report improvement with Oxiracetam (23 reports) and 97% with Semax (36 reports).
Oxiracetam has 5 meta-analyses and 19 randomized trials on PubMed; Semax has 0 and 1.
Based on 254 reports about Oxiracetam and 490 about Semax. Not medical advice.
| Oxiracetam Supplement | Semax Peptide | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 49 | 55 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 69% | 65% |
| Reports | 254 | 490 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | CResearch: Limited |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 5 / 19 | 0 / 1 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 91% (55) | 87% (140) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (14) | 86% (50) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | — | 43% (7) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 62% (8) | 83% (29) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 64% (11) | 88% (50) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 100% (23) | 97% (36) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 100% (4) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | — | 100% (2) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | — | 67% (3) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | — | 75% (4) |
| Common side effects | hypomania, brain fog, anxiety, tolerance | hair loss, headache, brain fog, fatigue |
| Typical dose reported | as needed | Not listed |
OxiracetamFull Oxiracetam profile →
Latest review conclusion
This study enhances the understanding of the relative benefits and risks associated with various VaD treatments, providing a valuable reference for clinical decision-making.
Front Pharmacol, 2024 ↗What a user said
“Oxi gave me a significant increase in focus, to the point where I could work for 2-3 hours without even checking facebook. / It also helped me with memory (was clearly retaining more info in both short-term and long-term).”
SemaxFull Semax profile →
What a user said
“The effects have been incredible. It feels like my background distractibility has just vanished. I can lock in and focus even when my phone and other distractions are right next to me.”
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