Being studied for:
- Fat metabolism and obesity research
- Stimulating lipolysis
- Inhibiting lipogenesis
- Reducing visceral and abdominal fat accumulation
- Cartilage repair and osteoarthritis applications
- Unlike full HGH, AOD-9604 has been studied because it appears to have:
- minimal effect on IGF-1 levels
- less effect on blood sugar
- fewer growth-promoting effects than traditional growth hormone
- Investigators have explored whether it may help with:
- preserving lean muscle mass during fat loss
- improving metabolic flexibility
- supporting exercise-related fat oxidation
- Research interest exists around its potential role in:
- metabolic syndrome
- obesity-related inflammation
- age-related body composition changes
- Unlike full HGH, AOD-9604 has been studied because it appears to have:





