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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Positive 3% · Neutral 97% · Negative 0%
Median: 200–400 mcg · Most common: 200–400 mcg
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
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This page summarizes 49 anonymized self-reports from PeptIQ users who track DSIP, including commonly reported effects and co-tracked peptides. These are observational patterns, not clinical outcomes.
2 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.
Research, primarily in animal models, suggests DSIP may have a wide range of therapeutic potentials due to its ability to promote angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), stimulate collagen synthesis, and modulate inflammatory responses.
SourceDSIP is not approved by the FDA for any human use. There is no legal basis for selling it as a drug, food, or dietary supplement in the United States. The FDA has classified DSIP as a Category 2 bulk drug substance, which explicitly prohibits licensed compounding pharmacies from using it in compounded medications.
SourceThe safety and effectiveness of DSIP have not been thoroughly evaluated in humans through rigorous clinical trials. This lack of human data means that safe dosages, short-term side effects, and long-term health consequences are largely unknown.
SourceWhile there are over 200 published studies on DSIP, the vast majority are animal or in vitro (cell) studies. These preclinical studies consistently show positive results across various tissue types. However, there is a significant lack of comprehensive human clinical trial data.
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