Research only·Modified GH fragment (basis for AOD-9604)
HGH Fragment 176-191
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What it is
Unmodified parent fragment of growth hormone (residues 176-191). AOD-9604 is the stabilized commercial version. Marketed for fat loss; clinical data is thin.
How it works
Hypothesized to stimulate lipolysis without IGF-1 effects. Animal data is mixed; human data is minimal.
What the research says
Most evidence from rodent models. Human translation of the fat-loss claims has not been validated in published RCTs.
Sources: PubMed: GH fragment 176-191
Common dosing ranges
- Range
- 300–500 mcg/day common
- Frequency
- Daily, AM fasted
- Duration
- 8–12 week cycles
Sources: PubMed
Administration
SubQ
Half-life
~30 minutes