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Peptide

AOD-9604

01 / OVERVIEW

What this compound does

WHAT IT DOES

AOD-9604 is a piece of growth hormone marketed for fat loss without GH side effects. In human trials it did not actually cause meaningful weight loss.

KEY BENEFITS
Targets fat metabolism in lab models
Does not raise IGF-1
BEST FOR
  • • People researching fat-loss peptides (with realistic expectations)
WHAT TO EXPECT

Not FDA-approved for weight loss; human results were poor. Manage expectations.

WHO SHOULD AVOID THIS
  • • Anyone expecting proven weight loss
  • • Pregnant or breastfeeding people
MYTHS & FACTS
Myth:
Fact:
At a glance
Typical dose
300 mcg/day (research protocols)
Evidence
—
Studies indexed2
How it's made

GH(176-191) fragment synthesised and HPLC-purified.

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03 / DOSAGE

How much, when

MAINTENANCE

300 mcg/day (research protocols)

subcutaneous

TIMING

AOD-9604 — Morning dose

Take on empty stomach

02 / EVIDENCE

Peer-reviewed studies

  • PMID: 11916384

    Lipolytic activity (preclinical)

    Stimulates lipolysis and inhibits lipogenesis in fat cells without affecting IGF-1.

    C
  • PMID: 21105096

    Human weight-loss trials underwhelming

    Clinical obesity trials did not show significant weight loss vs placebo at tested doses.

    B
  • PMID 11916384 · 2001animal

    AOD-9604 and lipid metabolism

    Increased lipolysis

    C
04 / INTERACTIONS

Medicine interactions

  • No documented drug interactions

    No significant human interactions reported.

    → Disclose use to your clinician.

    LOW

This page is a reference summary, not a prescription. Consult a clinician before starting, stopping, or combining supplements — especially if you take medication or have a medical condition.