Compound profile · Recovery research

AOD-9604

A growth-hormone fragment studied specifically for fat metabolism.

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The fat-burning fragment.

AOD-9604 is the tail of the growth-hormone molecule, isolated for the part thought to drive fat breakdown — without GH's effects on growth or blood sugar. The idea is elegant; the human results have been modest.

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Targeted design
The GH region linked to lipolysis, isolated from the rest.
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No GH growth effects
Designed to avoid GH's IGF-1 and glucose effects.
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Modest in humans
Early obesity trials were underwhelming versus the hype.
Primary structure
hGH fragment (176-191)
hGH fragment 176-191
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At a glance

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Residues
Lipolysis
Focus
No IGF-1
By design
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Where the research focuses.

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Fat metabolism

Studied for stimulating fat breakdown (lipolysis) without GH side effects.

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Body composition

Researched as a fat-loss aid - results in humans were modest.

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Cartilage / joints

Newer research interest in cartilage repair.

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Metabolic add-on

Sometimes paired with other compounds in body-composition research.

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A clever idea, tested.

AOD-9604 isolates growth hormone's fat-mobilising region in the hope of fat loss without GH's other actions.

Animal data look supportive; the human obesity trials that followed were disappointing, which is the honest headline.

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Strength of the evidence.

Tier 01
Strongest support
  • Lipolytic mechanism in animal models
  • No IGF-1 elevation confirmed
Tier 02
Moderate support
  • Human obesity trials (modest / null results)
  • Early cartilage research
Tier 03
Emerging / unverified
  • Meaningful human fat loss
  • Joint-repair claims
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How it works

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Lipolysis

Stimulates fat breakdown in fat-cell models.

Animal models
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No IGF-1

Avoids GH's growth and glucose effects.

Confirmed
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Receptor

Mechanism not fully resolved at the receptor level.

Debated
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Human effect

Limited weight effect in controlled trials.

Modest
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How it moves through the system

AdministrationPeakHalf-lifeCleared
Peak 50% Cleared
~1 h
Onset to peak
~30–45 min
Half-life
hours
Largely cleared
Curve shape is illustrative; figures reflect pharmacokinetics reported in research - rapid local metabolism, figures from animal IV/IM data.
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Reconstitution calculator

How much diluent to mix into the vial, and the concentration that results. The suggested volume reaches a clean working stock; the calculator does the arithmetic from figures you enter. These describe solution preparation for research handling — not instructions for use in humans or animals.

Suggested reconstitution Reconstitute the 10 mg vial with 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5.0 mg/mL (5000 mcg/mL)
Concentration—
Volume / aliquot—
U-100 units—
Aliquots / vial—
Concentration = compound ÷ diluent. Volume per aliquot = target ÷ concentration. U-100 units are a volume readout (1 mL = 100 units). Figures are for research solution preparation only — not instructions for use in humans or animals.
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Signs of a quality compound

Lyophilised cake or powder
A fine, fluffy white cake — not oily, clumped or discoloured.
Clear reconstitution
Dissolves to a clear, colourless solution with no visible particles or cloudiness.
Batch-specific COA
Independent HPLC purity and mass-spec identity for the exact lot — not a recycled generic PDF.
Intact seal & vacuum
Sealed flip-top vial under vacuum; correct fill; legible batch and storage marking.
Walk away if…
No COA, oily residue, off-colour, partial vacuum, or purity claims with no independent test behind them.
Suspiciously cheap
Pricing far below the market for a well-tested compound usually means skipped testing or underfilled vials.
Regulatory & status
Promising idea, modest data.

AOD-9604 is not approved as a drug, though it has held food-ingredient (GRAS-type) status in some regions. It is sold as a research material and is prohibited in competitive sport. Its human fat-loss data are modest.

Approval
Not an approved drug
Status
Food-ingredient status (some regions)
Evidence
Modest in humans
Anti-doping
Prohibited in sport (WADA)
Research handling
Important notices
  • For research purposes only
  • Not for human consumption
  • Not FDA approved
  • Consult a qualified professional
Important

For research use only. Not for human consumption. Apex Academy is an educational reference describing findings reported in published and preclinical literature. Nothing here is medical advice, a protocol, or a recommendation to administer any compound to humans or animals. Many compounds described are investigational and are not approved by the FDA or other regulators for the prevention, treatment, or cure of any condition. Their long-term safety and pharmacokinetics remain incompletely characterized. Dose ranges, where shown, describe quantities used in cited research models - not instructions for use. Consult a qualified, licensed professional before making any health decision.