5mg lyophilized vial
Metabolic · Research Peptide
Modified GH fragment (176–191) engineered for lipolysis.
01 · Overview
AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of growth hormone corresponding to amino acids 176–191 — the C-terminal region that specifically triggers lipolysis. The genius of the design is that it isolates the fat-burning part of GH without the growth-promoting IGF-1 elevation or the blood-sugar effects.
Originally developed by Australian company Metabolic Pharmaceuticals for obesity, it made it through Phase 2 trials with a clean safety profile but failed to show enough weight loss on its own to justify commercial development. It's since become a popular research peptide for people who want a low-risk lipolysis nudge without the metabolic footprint of full GH.
02 · Fit
Lean-ish users targeting stubborn adipose without touching blood sugar or IGF-1 — often paired with fasted cardio.
03 · Mechanism
AOD-9604 stimulates lipolysis and inhibits lipogenesis without affecting IGF-1 or glucose homeostasis, isolating the fat-mobilizing action of GH.
04 · Use cases
05 · Protocols
Reference protocols paraphrased from published research and common clinical practice. Individual response varies. Work with a qualified provider before running anything below.
Standard fat-loss protocol
Protocol
300mcg subcutaneous, fasted morning, 30–60 min before fasted cardio
Duration
8–12 weeks on, 4 weeks off
Notes
Daily use is fine given the clean profile.
Higher-dose recomp
Protocol
500–600mcg subcutaneous once daily, fasted
Duration
6–8 weeks
Notes
Higher doses don't reliably outperform 300mcg in the data.
Baseline reconstitution
Reconstitute 5mg with 2ml BAC water for 2.5mg/ml.
06 · Combinations
Often stacked with tesamorelin or sermorelin for a full GH-axis fat-loss protocol, or run alongside MOTS-c for metabolic flexibility. Not commonly combined with GLP-1 drugs — they cover the appetite side already.
07 · Safety
08 · Trivia
09 · FAQ
No. It's a modest lipolysis nudge, not a GLP-1-scale weight-loss drug. It shines for stubborn areas on already-lean people.
Insulin blocks lipolysis. Dosing fasted (and doing fasted cardio after) lets the lipolytic effect actually do its job.
Educational disclaimer
Everything on this page is for research and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, a prescription, or a substitute for a conversation with a qualified clinician who knows your full history. Peptides interact with medications, hormones, and existing conditions in ways that require real oversight.