AOD-9604

Not enough proof

A lab-made peptide sold for fat loss. It is not approved, and the FDA has seen serious side effects that may be linked.

Pending medical review Updated October 16, 2026

What is it?

AOD-9604 is a lab-made peptide. It is a small piece of human growth hormone.

Why do people use it?

Some people say it helps burn fat. This is a claim. It is not a proven fact.

Does it really work?

The FDA says there is no, or only a little, safety data. That is not enough to know if it causes harm.

Is it safe? Side effects

  • The FDA says it does not have enough safety facts about AOD-9604 in people.
  • The FDA warns your body might fight it like a germ. Doctors call this an immune reaction.
  • Products may have unwanted bits left over from how they were made.
  • The FDA has seen serious side effects that may be linked to AOD-9604. It is not clear if AOD-9604 caused them.

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FAQ

What is AOD-9604?

AOD-9604 is a lab-made peptide. It is a small piece of human growth hormone.

Does AOD-9604 work?

The FDA says there is no, or only a little, safety data. That is not enough to know if it causes harm.

Is AOD-9604 legal in the US?

No. AOD-9604 is not an FDA-approved medicine. (The FDA is the US agency that checks if medicines are safe and work.) The FDA put AOD-9604 on a list of things that may be risky when a pharmacy mixes them into a medicine.

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