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AOD-9604

A fat-loss peptide. It's a modified fragment of HGH (residues 176-191) that targets fat metabolism without the full GH side effect profile.

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AOD-9604: A fat-loss peptide. It's a modified fragment of HGH (residues 176-191) that targets fat metabolism without the full GH side effect profile. AOD-9604 is a fragment of HGH designed to target fat metabolism without the bulky GH side effects.

FDA ⓘ
Not approved
WADA
Banned
Typical dose
250-500 mcg sub-q daily
Half-life ⓘ
~30 minutes
Route ⓘ
Subcutaneous
Schedule
Once daily, fasted
In plain English

AOD-9604 is a fragment of HGH designed to target fat metabolism without the bulky GH side effects. Subtle compared to the GLP-1 drugs. Mostly used as a stack add-on during a cut, not as a primary fat-loss tool.

Status & legalityWhat do these mean? →
Natty? ⓘ
Not natty
FDA ⓘ
Not approved

Not FDA approved. Failed Phase 2 obesity trial.

Compounding ⓘ
Category 1

Compounding pharmacies may prepare under physician prescription (post Feb 2026 reclassification, pending formal FDA publication).

WADA ⓘ
Banned (S2)
Prescribed ⓘ

Not prescribed in conventional medicine.

Who it's for

  • →Users wanting localized fat-loss support
  • →People who can't tolerate GH-class side effects (water, glucose impact)
  • →Stacks layered onto a clean cut

What to expect

  1. Week 1

    Nothing dramatic. Subtle appetite shift.

  2. Week 4

    Subtle body comp changes for users running it alongside a diet.

  3. Week 8

    Plateau. Take a break.

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How it works (mechanism)

Fragment of HGH (residues 176-191) that retains lipolytic (fat-burning) activity but lacks the residues responsible for IGF-1 stimulation, water retention, and insulin resistance.

Dosing protocol

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Stacks well with

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Side effects

01Mild injection-site irritation
02Rare: headache, fatigue

When NOT to use

  • ⚠Active malignancy
  • ⚠Pregnancy / nursing

Common mistakes

  • • Expecting GLP-class results (it isn't that potent)
  • • Dosing post-meal (blunts the fat-mobilization effect)
  • • Running it without diet alignment
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is 250mcg of bpc enough for a knee injury?
For a knee, 250 mcg sub-q daily is the standard working dose and a solid place to start. The trick with BPC is consistency, give it weeks, not days. Inject close to the joint, run it 4-6 weeks, and don't drop below 200 mcg, it tends to stop cracking the threshold reliably down there. If it hasn't moved at all by week 3, that's when adding TB-500 earns its place.
how much bac water for a 10mg reta vial?
3 mL is the standard play for a 10 mg reta vial. That's 3,333 mcg/mL, clean unit math across the titration: 2 mg = 60 units, 4 mg = 120 units, 6 mg = 180 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe. Run 2 mL instead if you want fewer, more concentrated shots (5,000 mcg/mL, so 2 mg = 40 units). Since most people titrate up over ~12 weeks, 3 mL keeps the numbers cleanest.
what should i track on bloodwork for tirzepatide?
Lipid panel, ALT/AST (liver enzymes), and an A1C, baseline before you start then every 3 months. If you've got metabolic-syndrome history, add fasting glucose and insulin so you can actually watch insulin sensitivity improve. You don't need a big hormone panel for a GLP-1.

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Frequently asked

What is AOD-9604?+
AOD-9604 is a fragment of HGH designed to target fat metabolism without the bulky GH side effects. Subtle compared to the GLP-1 drugs. Mostly used as a stack add-on during a cut, not as a primary fat-loss tool.
Is AOD-9604 FDA approved?+
Not FDA approved. Failed Phase 2 obesity trial.
Is AOD-9604 legal?+
AOD-9604 is not FDA-approved. It is sold by compounding pharmacies (with a prescription) and as "research only" by peptide vendors. Possession is generally not criminalized but distribution without authorization may be. Verify local laws.
Is AOD-9604 banned by WADA?+
AOD-9604 is on the WADA prohibited list under Banned (S2).
Are you still natty after taking AOD-9604?+
No. AOD-9604 is a performance-enhancing peptide and would disqualify a strict natty claim.
Do doctors prescribe AOD-9604?+
Not prescribed in conventional medicine.
What's the typical dose of AOD-9604?+
250-500 mcg sub-q daily, fasted, ideally before cardio.
What are the side effects of AOD-9604?+
Common side effects include: Mild injection-site irritation; Rare: headache, fatigue. Less common effects and full safety details are on the entry page.
How long until AOD-9604 starts working?+
Nothing dramatic. Subtle appetite shift.
What can you stack with AOD-9604?+
Common pairings: GLP/GIP class (semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide) during cuts; Ipamorelin/CJC for amplified GH-axis. Full stacking protocol and timing on the entry page.
Where do people get AOD-9604?+
AOD-9604 is most commonly sold by research-only peptide vendors and by compounding pharmacies (the latter requires a prescription). Pepdex is not a vendor, see /coa for how to verify a Certificate of Analysis before buying from any source, and /guides/scam-vendor-spotting for vendor red flags.
AOD-9604 vs HGH Fragment 176-191, which is better?+
AOD-9604 vs HGH Fragment 176-191: two HGH-derived fat-loss peptides. Mechanism overlap and practical differences. Full head-to-head comparison: https://pepdex.co/compare/aod-9604-vs-hgh-frag-176-191

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