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Peptide
DSIP
Also known as: Delta sleep-inducing peptide · emideltide
A 1970s “sleep peptide” whose human sleep benefits have not held up.
Tier 3 · Education only
Grade D · Preclinical only
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U.S. regulatory status
Not FDA-approved. FDA’s advisory committee voted (7–6) against adding it to the compounding list in July 2026.
What it is
A nine-amino-acid peptide first isolated from rabbits during sleep.
How it is thought to work
Its mechanism in humans is unclear.
Animations simplify biology for teaching. They are not a claim that this peptide works this way in people.
What the research shows
Early small studies were inconsistent, and modern controlled evidence is lacking.
Safety and considerations
Unknown long-term safety.
Our position
Education only. Sleep comes first through the foundations.
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AT A GLANCE
Quadrant
Regenerative & Cellular Health
Sub-pillar
Neural & Recovery
Tier
Tier 3 · Education only
Evidence grade
Grade D · Preclinical only
Last reviewed
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