Melatonin
A hormone that signals darkness. Best for timing problems: jet lag, shift work, falling asleep too late. Low dose (0.5 to 1 mg) two hours before bed works better than the 10 mg gummies. Over the counter.
DSIP
Delta sleep-inducing peptide, studied for slow-wave sleep. For sleep that is shallow or broken rather than mistimed. Subcutaneous injection 30 to 60 minutes before bed, $229 a month, prescription. Some people do not respond.
Try In This Order
Fix light and caffeine timing. Low-dose melatonin for a month. If you still wake unrefreshed, DSIP, or sermorelin ($229), which improves deep sleep as a side benefit of growth-hormone release.
How to Get It
At Zen IV Spa every program is prescribed by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a $50 video consultation and labs drawn at your home. Medication ships overnight anywhere in New York or New Jersey from an FDA-registered 503A pharmacy, and a nurse can come for the first dose.
Common Questions
Can I take both?+
Yes; they work differently.
Is DSIP habit-forming?+
No.
Why does melatonin not work for me?+
Usually dose too high or timing too late.
All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results. For an emergency, call 911.