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For Adults · Compounded Peptide

DSIP

Delta sleep-inducing peptide.

A nine-amino-acid peptide first isolated from rabbit cerebral venous blood during slow-wave sleep. Prescribed online after a live video visit with a licensed provider and compounded by U.S. 503A pharmacies.

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At a glance
Form
Injection
Cadence
Set by your provider
Class
Nonapeptide
Guided by
Provider review
Helps with
Sleep & recovery category
For
Adults 18+
The basics

What is DSIP?

What it is
Nonapeptide
Forms
Injection
Supplied as
5mg
Dosing
Set by your prescriber
Supply
1-month or 3-month
Visit
Live video call with a licensed provider
Prescription
Provider-reviewed · not available OTC
Shipping
Discreet, unmarked · all 50 states
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DSIP — delta sleep-inducing peptide — is a nonapeptide first described in 1977, isolated from the cerebral venous blood of rabbits during induced slow-wave sleep. It takes its name from that observation.

Despite the name, the human evidence for a sleep effect is limited and inconsistent, and the peptide's mechanism is not well established. DSIP is not an FDA-approved medication and is not approved to treat insomnia or any sleep disorder.

This is a compounded preparation, not an FDA-approved medication, and compounded drugs are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. Individual results are not guaranteed. It is prescribed only where a licensed provider determines it is appropriate after reviewing your health history.

Why people ask about it

Why does DSIP come up?

DSIP is discussed almost entirely because of its name and its origin in slow-wave sleep research from the 1970s. The human literature is small and mixed, and no sleep indication has been established.

✔A provider decides, not a quiz

Every DSIP prescription here follows a live consultation with a licensed provider who sees your health history, current medications and goals. If it isn't appropriate for you, it isn't prescribed.

✔Compounded, not a research chemical

Your vial is compounded by a licensed U.S. 503A pharmacy and dispensed against a prescription written in your name — not sold as a "research only" product with no oversight.

Know the difference

Prescribed DSIP vs. supplements and grey-market vials — what's the difference?

The short answer: unregulated supplements make claims nobody checks, "research only" vials sold online carry no prescription, no pharmacy and no accountability, and a prescribed DSIP is compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy against a provider's order written for you.

 Oral supplement"Research only" vialPrescribed DSIP (Rx)
What it isAn unregulated oral precursorA vial sold without a prescriptionCompounded DSIP dispensed on a provider's order
Licensed provider reviews youNoNoYes — before anything is dispensed
Compounded by a licensed pharmacyNoNoYes — U.S. 503A
Your name on the vialNoNoYes
Dose set by a prescriberNoNoYes
Legal to sell for human useAs a supplementNoYes — by prescription

The simplest test of any peptide seller: is your name on the vial? A "research only" label means no prescriber reviewed you, no licensed pharmacy compounded it, and nobody is accountable for what is actually inside.

How it works

How does getting DSIP actually work?

Three steps: answer a short set of medical questions, connect straight to a licensed provider on a live video call, and if they prescribe, a 503A pharmacy compounds and ships it.

I

Answer a few questions

A short private medical questionnaire — your history, current medications and what you are hoping to address. It takes a couple of minutes.

II

Meet your provider live

You go straight onto a video call with a provider licensed in your state — no appointment, no waiting room. They review your answers with you and decide whether DSIP is appropriate.

III

Compounded & shipped

If they prescribe, a licensed U.S. 503A pharmacy compounds your vial and ships it discreetly, with your name on the label.

Who it's for

Who is DSIP for?

It's for adults who want DSIP prescribed and compounded properly rather than bought from a grey market. Whether it is appropriate for you is a decision for the provider who sees you on the call.

✔Interested in the sleep and recovery category

DSIP was isolated in slow-wave sleep research, which is the origin of the interest in it.

✔You want a real prescription

Reviewed on a live call by a licensed provider, compounded by a 503A pharmacy, dispensed with your name on the vial.

✔You want the dosing decided for you

Amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.

✔You prefer an injectable

DSIP is compounded as a subcutaneous injection.

✕When it's not the right fit

DSIP is not FDA-approved and is not approved to treat insomnia or any sleep disorder. The human evidence is limited and inconsistent. If you have a persistent sleep problem, that deserves evaluation by a clinician rather than a peptide. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active cancer diagnosis, or have significant kidney or liver disease, tell your provider on the call. New or unexplained symptoms should be evaluated by a clinician rather than self-treated.

How to get it

How do I get DSIP online?

You answer a few questions, meet a licensed provider on a live video call, and — if they prescribe — your medication is compounded and shipped to your door. No insurance required, no in-person appointment, no waiting room.

A few questions

Answer a short set of private medical questions. One peptide per visit — each needs its own provider consultation.

Live video visit

You are connected to a provider licensed in your state on a video call, usually within seconds. Approval is never guaranteed.

Discreet delivery

If prescribed, your vial is compounded by a 503A pharmacy and ships in plain, unmarked packaging to all 50 states.

Pricing is shown at checkout — no insurance needed, no hidden fees.

Using it & safety

How is it taken, and is it safe?

DSIP is compounded as injection. The amount and the schedule are set by the provider on your video visit — we deliberately do not publish a dosing regimen here, because that is a clinical decision about you, not a product specification.

Forms & how it's taken

Injection
Compounded as injection.
Supplied as
5mg. Which one you receive is part of the prescription.
Dose & schedule
Set by your prescriber. Follow the directions on your label.
Supply
1-month or 3-month. Three months is discounted 20% on the medication.
Injection5mgProvider-set

Safety & side effects

⚠ Not a treatment for insomnia

DSIP is not FDA-approved and is not approved to treat insomnia or any sleep disorder. The human evidence is limited and inconsistent. If you have a persistent sleep problem, that deserves evaluation by a clinician rather than a peptide.

Reported effects are most often related to the injection itself or to infusing too quickly. They can include:

  • Redness or soreness at the injection site
  • Daytime drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Vivid dreams

Tell your provider about every condition and medication before starting, including pregnancy or breastfeeding. Stop and seek care for signs of an allergic reaction — rash, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing. For emergencies call 911.

Compare your options

Which cognitive peptide fits you?

A side-by-side look at the cognitive options available through ForbiddenRx. Which one is appropriate for you is decided by the provider who sees you on the call.

TreatmentWhat it isFocusFormForRx required
DSIP
This page		NonapeptideSleep & recovery categoryInjectionAdults 18+Yes
Pinealon / PE22-28 / SelankShort peptide combinationCognitive categoryInjectionAdults 18+Yes
Semax / SelankACTH and tuftsin analogsCognitive categoryInjectionAdults 18+Yes
EpithalonSynthetic tetrapeptideLongevity categoryInjectionAdults 18+Yes
Questions, answered

DSIP FAQ

What is DSIP?

DSIP is a nine-amino-acid peptide first described in 1977, isolated from the cerebral venous blood of rabbits during induced slow-wave sleep — which is where the name comes from.

Does DSIP actually help you sleep?

The human evidence is limited and inconsistent, and no sleep indication has been established. It is not approved to treat insomnia or any sleep disorder.

Should I use this instead of seeing someone about my sleep?

No. A persistent sleep problem deserves proper evaluation. Raise it on your video visit — the provider can tell you whether a peptide is the wrong tool for what you are describing.

Do I have to book an appointment?

No. After the questionnaire you are connected to an available provider on a video call, usually within seconds — there is no scheduling step and no waiting room.

Why can I only order one peptide at a time?

Every peptide requires its own provider consultation, so each one is its own visit. Complete this visit and you can return to the peptide shop to start another.

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If you are going to take DSIP, take one a licensed provider prescribed and a 503A pharmacy compounded with your name on it. Answer a few questions and you are on a call with a provider in seconds.

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Medically reviewed

Sources & references

Medically reviewed by ForbiddenRx Medical Affairs — Independent, licensed medical providers · Last reviewed August 2026. This page was written and is periodically reviewed for medical accuracy in line with clinical guidance followed by the independent, licensed medical providers in the ForbiddenRx network. It is provided for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk with a licensed provider about your individual health.

  1. Schoenenberger GA, Monnier M. Isolation and characterization of a humoral sleep-inducing factor (delta sleep-inducing peptide). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
  2. Graf MV, Kastin AJ. Delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP): a review. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews.
  3. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. 503A Pharmacy Compounding — the regulatory basis for how this preparation is dispensed.
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This page is educational and is not medical advice.