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AOD-9604 vs HGH Fragment 176-191
The honest difference
They are close versions of the same piece of growth hormone. AOD-9604 was tested in about 900 people and failed; the fragment is even less tested.
Peptide
AOD-9604
Grade C: early / limited human data
Why people buy it
People buy it to burn fat and lose weight. It is sold as the 'fat-burning' part of growth hormone.
Bottom line
Probably safe, but it failed its real test in people. It does not seem to work.
- UK status
- Not a licensed medicine in the UK. AOD-9604 has no Marketing Authorisation from the MHRA, EMA or FDA for any indication.
Peptide
HGH Fragment 176-191
Grade D: animal data only
Why people buy it
People buy it to burn fat and lose weight. It is a small piece of growth hormone, sold as 'fat loss without the side effects'.
Bottom line
The idea was tested properly in people and did not work. This version is even less tested.
- UK status
- Not a licensed medicine in the UK - the MHRA has not authorised HGH Fragment 176-191 (or AOD-9604) for any indication.
- Sport / WADA
- Prohibited in sport at all times. WADA lists growth hormone fragments - naming both hGH fragment 176-191 and AOD-9604 - under section S2 (Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics).
Grades are about evidence in humans, not about whether something is right for you. Nothing here is dosing advice. Talk to a qualified clinician before any health decision.
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