AOD-9604
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
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.
Is it 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.
Talk to your doctor
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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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