Sleep & Recovery Peptides
Peptides studied for their effects on sleep quality, circadian rhythm regulation, and recovery optimization. Includes compounds that modulate GABA, orexin, and other sleep-related pathways.
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Cortistatin
Cortistatin (CST-14): brain-specific neuropeptide that promotes slow-wave sleep, modulates inflammation, and shares structural homology with somatostatin. Preclinical research review.
DSIP
DSIP: Delta sleep-inducing nonapeptide guide. Covers EEG sleep effects, stress hormone modulation, opioid withdrawal research, dosing, and safety.
Neuropeptide Y
Neuropeptide Y (NPY): 36-amino acid endogenous peptide regulating stress resilience, appetite, and anxiety. Intranasal delivery studied for depression and PTSD.
Oveporexton
Oveporexton (TAK-861): first-in-class oral OX2R-selective agonist for narcolepsy type 1. Phase 3 FirstLight/RadiantLight trial results, mechanism, dosing, and NDA filing status.
Head-to-Head Comparisons
Detailed comparisons between sleep & recovery peptides covering mechanisms, efficacy, side effects, and research evidence.
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Research Tools
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