Bioalmanac
DSIP
Delta sleep-inducing peptide
Named for an effect it has never convincingly demonstrated. Fifty years of research have not established that it induces sleep in humans.
Storage
- Freeze-dried powder
- Refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protected from light.
- After mixing
- Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed.
- Long-term, frozen
- Unopened powder is stable at −20 °C or colder.
Reconstitution — 5 mg vial, 200 mcg dose
On a 1 mL U-100 syringe. Check every figure against your own vial before drawing.
| Water added | Concentration | Volume to draw | Units | Doses per vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 5 mg/mL | 0.04 mL | 4 units | 25 |
| 2 mL | 2.5 mg/mL | 0.08 mL | 8 units | 25 |
| 3 mL | 1.667 mg/mL | 0.12 mL | 12 units | 25 |
| 5 mL | 1 mg/mL | 0.2 mL | 20 units | 25 |
Dose ranges reported in sources
Descriptions of what sources report, not recommendations.
| Goal | Range | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonly described community protocol | 100–500 mcg | Before bed, on the nights it is used | Community practice |
When to stop
- Daytime grogginess that interferes with driving or work.
- Worsening sleep rather than improvement.
- Any allergic response: rash, hives, facial swelling or difficulty breathing. Seek urgent care.
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