PubMed
Delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP): A review
Graf et al., 1986
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide
Delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP) is a nonapeptide first isolated in 1977 from thalamic perfusate of sleeping rabbits by Monnier et al. that induced slow-wave (delta) sleep when infused. Subsequent research has explored roles in pain modulation, stress response, temperature regulation, and antioxidant effects. Clinical evidence is limited and inconsistent; mechanism remains poorly characterized. Research only.
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Delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP) is a nonapeptide first isolated in 1977 from thalamic perfusate of sleeping rabbits by Monnier et al. that induced slow-wave (delta) sleep when infused. Subsequent research has explored roles in pain modulation, stress response, temperature regulation, and antioxidant effects. Clinical evidence is limited and inconsistent; mechanism remains poorly characterized. Research only.
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From check-in ratings — separate from side effects logged below. Side effects are logged separately from overall experience. A favorable check-in can still include nausea, fatigue, or injection-site reactions.
Favorable 3% · Mixed 97% · Unfavorable overall 0%
Benefits users selected when logging a favorable or mixed check-in.
Side effects are logged separately from overall experience. A favorable check-in can still include nausea, fatigue, or injection-site reactions.
Median bucket: 200–400 mcg · Most common: 200–400 mcg
Reports span 25–600 mcg
Anonymized self-reports from PeptIQ users — not prescribing guidance. Buckets group similar logged amounts; open-ended top buckets mean “at least” that dose.
Among repeat reporters, 85% said they felt similar to their last entry, 15% more positive, and 0% more negative.
Overall, repeat reporters leaned more positive than their previous entry.
Median gap between entries: 62 days · Based on 33 repeat reporters
Research
PubMed
Graf et al., 1986
PubMed
Sudakov et al., 1988
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov, 2024
PubMed
Pollard et al., 2001
PubMed
Graf et al., 1984
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This page summarizes 50 anonymized self-reports from PeptIQ users who track DSIP, including commonly reported effects and co-tracked peptides. These are observational patterns, not clinical outcomes.
PeptIQ separates overall check-in ratings (favorable, mixed, or unfavorable) from logged side effects like nausea or fatigue. Users often report benefits and side effects in the same check-in — a high experience score does not mean zero side effects were noted.
5 sources are linked on this page, including PubMed articles, clinical trial registries, and FDA labels where applicable. Citations describe published research — not recommendations.
This wiki does not assess safety or recommend use. DSIP is listed as Research Only. Consult a licensed clinician for personal medical decisions.
This wiki summarizes observational community reports and linked citations for DSIP. It does not assert therapeutic benefits. See the cited research list on this page and the educational profile for DSIP for study-level context — not medical advice.
DSIP is listed in PeptIQ as Research Only. Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction and can change. This wiki does not provide legal advice; check current FDA and local rules and talk with a licensed clinician or counsel for personal decisions.
Safety data quality for DSIP varies widely by compound and study design. PeptIQ does not establish a risk profile here. Review primary literature, product labeling where applicable, and clinician guidance. Community self-reports are not a substitute for clinical evidence.
This page links 5 indexed sources for DSIP. Evidence maturity differs by application — some peptides have large human programs, others are mostly preclinical. Treat citation counts as literature volume, not proof of efficacy.