AOD-9604
Also known as: Anti-Obesity Drug 9604 · hGH fragment 176-191
A modified fragment of growth hormone studied for fat metabolism without the blood-sugar effects of full hGH.
AOD-9604 at a glance
| Name | AOD-9604 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Anti-Obesity Drug 9604, hGH fragment 176-191 |
| Category | Fat loss & metabolism |
| Type | Peptide |
| Sequence | Modified hGH fragment (residues 176–191) plus a stabilizing tyrosine |
| Typical dose | ~300 mcg per day |
| Frequency | Daily, often fasted |
| Route | Subcutaneous injection |
| Half-life | Short. |
Overview
AOD-9604 is a small piece of the growth-hormone molecule (the 176–191 fragment) that was investigated specifically for fat loss. The idea is to capture hGH’s fat-burning signal without its effects on growth or blood sugar. Clinical trials for obesity were mixed, and it is not an approved weight-loss drug.
How it’s thought to work
- Stimulates lipolysis (fat breakdown) and inhibits lipogenesis (fat storage).
- Acts on fat metabolism without meaningfully raising IGF-1 or blood glucose.
Researched uses
- Fat loss research
- Metabolic and cartilage-repair investigation
Commonly cited protocol
| Typical dose | ~300 mcg per day |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Daily, often fasted |
| Route | Subcutaneous injection |
| Notes | Sometimes timed in the morning or before cardio. |
Reconstitution
Often a 5 mg vial. 5 mg with 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL, so 300 mcg = 12 units on a U-100 syringe.
AOD-9604 dosage calculator
The calculator below is pre-filled with AOD-9604’s commonly cited vial size and dose. Adjust the vial amount, bacteriostatic water, or dose to match your own vial — it will show the exact insulin-syringe units to draw, the concentration, and how many doses the vial holds.
Add 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to your 5 mg vial. That gives you about 16 doses of 300 mcg. For each dose, draw 12 units into a 100-unit insulin syringe.
See the full AOD-9604 dosing chart (units for every dose & water amount), or open the full peptide calculator →
Cautions
- Not FDA approved; obesity trials were inconclusive.
- Research chemical status.
- Long-term human safety unclear.
AOD-9604 FAQ
What is AOD-9604?
A modified fragment of growth hormone studied for fat metabolism without the blood-sugar effects of full hGH.
How does AOD-9604 work?
Stimulates lipolysis (fat breakdown) and inhibits lipogenesis (fat storage). Acts on fat metabolism without meaningfully raising IGF-1 or blood glucose.
What is AOD-9604 used for?
Fat loss research; Metabolic and cartilage-repair investigation.
What is a typical AOD-9604 dose?
~300 mcg per day, Daily, often fasted, Subcutaneous injection. This is a commonly cited figure for context only, not medical advice.
How do you reconstitute AOD-9604?
Often a 5 mg vial. 5 mg with 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL, so 300 mcg = 12 units on a U-100 syringe.
What is the half-life of AOD-9604?
Short.