Score
3
1986
pubmed
1 citations
DSIP in sleep disturbances.
Schneider-Helmert. D D
Key Findings
- DSIP improved night‑time sleep quality in insomniac participants.
- Both single‑dose and repeated‑dose regimens produced measurable effects on sleep and waking function.
- A single case study reported that DSIP helped alleviate symptoms of narcolepsy.
Practical Outcomes
- For biohackers interested in sleep optimization, DSIP appears to be a promising candidate worth testing. Start with a low, single dose to gauge response, then consider a short course of repeated injections if tolerated. Keep track of sleep metrics and daytime alertness, and note that formal dosing guidelines are still lacking.
Summary
A few double‑blind studies found that the peptide DSIP can help people with insomnia sleep better and feel better when they wake up. Both a single shot and repeated shots showed benefits, and one case report even saw improvement in a person with narcolepsy.
Abstract
The effects of DSIP on night sleep and on waking functions are demonstrated in double-blind studies in insomniacs, presenting influences of single dose treatments as well as of repeated injections. Moreover, a single case study describes the efficiency of DSIP on narcolepsy.
Study Information
Provider
pubmed
Year
1986
DOI
10.1159/000116097
Citations
1