DSIP
Not approved as a medicinePreclinical / animal data
Delta sleep-inducing peptide. Studied in older animal and small human work with inconsistent findings. Not a registered medicine in Australia.
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Treatment goalSleep and recovery — causes first, compounds a long way second
What a proper sleep assessment covers, why the underlying causes matter more than any compound, and what to ask. Then compare clinics — free to enquire.
DSIPSelank
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What this actually is
Sleep & Recovery in plain English
Programs aimed at better sleep, recovery and circadian health. Always worth establishing the basics and any underlying causes with a doctor before considering compounded options.
Poor sleep is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Obstructive sleep apnoea, insomnia disorder, shift work, anxiety, alcohol, pain and medication timing are all common causes with very different treatments — and cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia has stronger evidence than most medicines in this space.
Compounded peptides marketed for sleep have little human evidence behind them. A clinic that assesses for sleep apnoea and reviews sleep behaviour before discussing compounds is following the evidence; one that goes straight to a prescription is not.
Information only — not medical advice. Get Enhanced does not prescribe, supply or recommend any medicine. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made solely by a registered health practitioner after individual assessment.
The compounds
What’s registered, what’s compounded, what’s experimental
Neutral descriptions of the compounds that come up under this goal, with their Australian regulatory position and the strength of the human evidence. Listed so you can follow the conversation — not so you can choose one.
Selank
Not approved as a medicinePreclinical / animal data
A synthetic peptide developed in Russia with a limited published literature. Not a registered medicine in Australia.
Several of these are prescription-only or compounded medicines. Listed for education only — a registered doctor decides what (if anything) is appropriate. Regulatory status changes over time; the ARTG and your prescriber are the current source of truth.
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What to ask a doctor
These are the questions that separate a considered consultation from a transaction. You are entitled to ask every one of them, and to expect a straight answer.
- Have we screened for obstructive sleep apnoea, and do I need a sleep study?
- Could my medications, alcohol intake or shift pattern explain this?
- Is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia available to me?
- Is what you are proposing registered or compounded, and what human evidence supports it?
- What are the risks of dependence or next-day impairment?
- Who is the prescribing practitioner and what is their AHPRA registration?
This checklist is general information to help you prepare for an appointment. It is not medical advice and it is not a substitute for individual assessment by a registered practitioner.
Common questions
Sleep & Recovery — frequently asked
Do sleep peptides work?
Compounds such as DSIP have very little published human evidence, and none of them are registered medicines in Australia. Established treatments for insomnia and sleep apnoea have far stronger support.
Should I have a sleep study first?
If you snore, wake unrefreshed, or have witnessed pauses in breathing, screening for sleep apnoea is usually the first step. Treating apnoea changes far more than any sleep aid.
What has the strongest evidence for insomnia?
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia is recommended as first-line treatment in major clinical guidelines, ahead of medication.
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Sleep & Recovery clinics in Australia
Doctor-supervised clinics that list Sleep & Recovery as an area of care. Free to compare and free to enquire — only the clinic you choose receives your details.
BIOV8
Castle Hill, NSW
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The Vita Drip
Alexandria, NSW
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VitaFlow
Tasmania
Reach: TASConsult: In-person + Tele
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