DSIP vs Livagen
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
- Summary
- DSIP is an endogenous neuropeptide originally isolated from rabbit cerebrospinal fluid that induces delta-wave (deep) sleep. It also modulates stress response, cortisol regulation, and LH secretion, making it valuable for sleep optimization and stress management.
- Livagen is a dipeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the liver and thymus. It supports hepatocyte function, promotes liver cell regeneration, and modulates immune function via thymic activity. Research suggests benefits in chronic liver disease, hepatic aging, and immune restoration following liver damage.
- Half-Life
- ~30–60 minutes; however downstream sleep effects last 4–6 hours
- Short (minutes); gene-regulatory effects are sustained
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IV, Intranasal
- SubQ, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 100–400 mcg
- 10 mg per day
- Frequency
- Once nightly
- Daily for 10–30 days
- Key Benefits
- Induces and deepens delta-wave (slow-wave) sleep
- Reduces cortisol and normalizes HPA axis
- Improves sleep quality in insomnia patients
- Anti-stress and anxiolytic effects
- May improve opiate/alcohol withdrawal symptoms
- Analgesic properties through opioid modulation
- Antioxidant and neuroprotective effects
- Supports hepatocyte regeneration and liver tissue repair
- Normalizes liver cell protein synthesis
- Immune modulation via thymic activity
- Potential benefits in chronic hepatitis and liver aging
- Anti-aging effects on hepatic tissue
- May support liver recovery after toxic insult or alcohol damage
- Complementary to NAD+ and glutathione in liver health protocols
- Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild grogginess next morning at higher doses
- Rare: hypotension
- Potential for altered dream patterns
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild injection site reactions
- No significant hepatotoxic effects reported at standard doses
- Stacks With
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