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KEY TAKEAWAY

Assessing anxiety requires validated methods and a clinical context, rather than testimonials alone.

How the effect was assessed

Check whether the authors used a predefined scale and a control group. Individual participants' descriptions of how they felt are not equivalent to results from a well-designed trial.

What a lack of data means

The FDA points to a lack of safety information for compounded preparations containing Selank. Insufficient evidence does not demonstrate safety.

How to use this information

Save the references and prepare questions for a professional. If anxiety affects your daily life, discuss the problem and available support, rather than focusing on a single substance.

OPEN TO VERIFICATION

Sources

  1. FDA — Safety risks of substances used in compoundingSafety

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