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AOD-9604

Support fat metabolism without affecting blood sugar.

Human clinical evidenceStudied in one or more human clinical trials, but not FDA-approved for this use. Evidence quality and trial size vary — see sources.

For research purposes only. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. By purchasing, you confirm these products will be used for legitimate research purposes.

About AOD-9604

AOD-9604 is a modified fragment (176-191) of human growth hormone designed to mimic hGH's lipolytic (fat-burning) action without effects on blood sugar or growth. It stimulates lipolysis in animal and cell studies. Crucially, human trials did not confirm meaningful weight loss: a 12-week study showed only a small effect that was not dose-dependent, and larger clinical development for obesity was discontinued after it failed to beat placebo. It is not an approved weight-loss agent.

Key Benefits

  • Stimulates fat breakdown in animal/cell studies
  • Does not affect blood sugar or IGF-1
  • Human obesity trials did NOT show meaningful weight loss
  • Clinical development for obesity was discontinued

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Category Ratings

Muscle & Strength
Minimal
Fat Loss
Mild
Recovery
N/A
Skin & Anti-Aging
N/A
Sleep
N/A
Cognitive
N/A
Immune
N/A
Longevity
Minimal
Bone & Hormonal
N/A

How to Take

Injection

Subcutaneous injection into abdominal fat, administered fasted in the morning

Oral / Capsule

Swallow capsule on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before food

Common Side Effects

  • Injection site swelling
  • Headache
  • Mild nausea
  • Indigestion

Legal & Regulatory Status

Research use only. Not FDA-approved. Human obesity trials did not demonstrate meaningful weight loss.

Safety and regulatory details for FDA-approved compounds are drawn from the official product label via openFDA; clinical development status reflects ClinicalTrials.gov. This information is provided for research reference, is not endorsed by the FDA, and may not be complete or current.

Research & Sources

Human clinical evidenceStudied in one or more human clinical trials, but not FDA-approved for this use. Evidence quality and trial size vary — see sources.

Sources are selected for reliability (peer-reviewed literature, openFDA, ClinicalTrials.gov) but this is a research summary, not medical advice, and may not be exhaustive.

AOD-9604

Prices at quality-checked sources · as of August 2026 (3 weeks ago)

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CategoryWeight Management
Formsinjectable, oral

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