DSIP is thought to enhance sleep regulation, reduce motor activity to improve deep sleep, stimulate adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels, and reportedly normalize blood pressure. DSIP can alter serum levels of certain hormones, such as ACTH, somatostatin, serotonin, and others.
Description
Delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP) is a nonapeptide that was discovered in 1977 for its ability to stimulate slow or delta wave sleep. DSIP has been studied for its potential therapeutic effects on sleep and pain. Here are some key findings:
Research has indicated that DSIP has the potential to effectively reduce pain in patients experiencing chronic and severe pain episodes. In a clinical pilot study, DSIP was given intravenously for five consecutive days, followed by five injections every 48-72 hours. This treatment resulted in a significant reduction in pain levels for six out of seven patients suffering from migraine episodes, vasomotor headaches, chronic tinnitus, and psychogenic pain attacks. Furthermore, DSIP demonstrated pain-reducing effects in headache and other pain syndromes with peptidergic mechanisms.