Vita AOD 9604 5mg
5 mg · powder vial
$24.00 per mg
Vita AOD 9604 5mg: AOD-9604 (HGH fragment 176-191), 5 mg per vial, 1 vial. Ships from inside Canada in plain packaging, with tracking within 72 hours; free Canada Post shipping over $300.
Vita peptides- Compound
- AOD-9604 (HGH fragment 176-191)
- Strength
- 5 mg per vial
- Pack
- 1 vial
- Total per order
- 5 mg
- Form
- Freeze-dried powder
- Brand
- Vita
About Vita AOD 9604 5mg
AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of growth hormone (amino acids 176–191) developed as an anti-obesity drug. It did not work well enough in trials and was not approved.
Vita: Each order is one vial holding 5 mg of freeze-dried powder. Mix it with bacteriostatic water before use.
Commonly used for
- Research into fat metabolism
Compound profile
- Formula
- C78H123N23O23S2
- Molecular weight
- 1,815 g/mol
- CAS number
- 221231-10-3
- PubChem
- CID 71300630
How it works
It was designed to keep growth hormone’s fat-breaking effect without raising IGF-1 or blood sugar.
Clinical reference dose
Clinical reference: trials used up to 1 mg a day for 12 weeks; weight loss was not better than placebo, and development stopped.
Mixing: adding 2 ml of bacteriostatic water to this 5 mg vial gives 2.5 mg per ml. On a U-100 insulin syringe, 10 units (0.1 ml) then holds 0.25 mg.
Its trial results were disappointing, so expectations should be modest.
These are reference amounts from labels and clinical studies, not a personal recommendation. A doctor sets the right dose for you, using your bloodwork.
Measuring calculator
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Injection sites
AOD 9604 5mg comes as a freeze-dried powder. Once it is mixed with bacteriostatic water, peptides like this are usually given subcutaneously (subQ): into the fat just under the skin with a short insulin needle, not into muscle.
- Muscle
- Subcutaneous fat of the belly
- Group
- Abdominal wall
- Volume (nursing reference)
- Up to about 1 ml per site
- Needle
- 4–13 mm insulin needle, 29–31G
Finding it. Anywhere on the belly at least 5 cm (2 in) from the navel, avoiding scars, stretch marks and the belt line. Pinch a fold of skin and inject into the fold.
Why people choose it. The most-used subcutaneous site: the most fat, easy to see and reach, and absorption is steady. It is the first site listed on the labels of weekly GLP-1 pens.
Watch out. Move each injection at least 2–3 cm from the last one to avoid lumps (lipohypertrophy).
- Muscle
- Subcutaneous fat of the thigh
- Group
- Thigh
- Volume (nursing reference)
- Up to about 1 ml per site
- Needle
- 4–13 mm insulin needle, 29–31G
Finding it. The middle of the front of the thigh, a hand-width below the hip and above the knee.
Why people choose it. Easy to reach seated and a good second site to rotate with the belly.
Watch out. Absorption can be a little slower than the belly, and heavy leg exercise straight after may speed it up.
- Muscle
- Subcutaneous fat over the triceps
- Group
- Upper arm
- Volume (nursing reference)
- Up to about 1 ml per site
- Needle
- 4–13 mm insulin needle, 29–31G
Finding it. The fleshy back of the upper arm, halfway between the shoulder and the elbow.
Why people choose it. Adds a third site to rotate through, so each spot gets more rest.
Watch out. Hard to pinch and reach on yourself; most people need a helper here.
Why these sites for AOD 9604 5mg
Subcutaneous (subQ)- Belly first. The abdomen has the most fat and the steadiest absorption, and you can see what you are doing. The thigh and back of the arm are there to rotate into.
- Small volumes, short needle. SubQ injections are small (around 1 ml or less per spot). An insulin syringe (4–13 mm) reaches the fat without touching muscle; pinch the skin if you are lean.
- Rotate every time. Move each injection 2–3 cm from the last. Repeating one spot causes hard lumps under the skin that absorb unevenly.
Every time: wash your hands, wipe the vial top and the skin with alcohol and let it dry, use a new sterile needle and syringe, and never share. Get medical help for spreading redness, heat, swelling, pus, fever, numbness or pain that keeps getting worse. This is general reference information from standard nursing injection guidance, not medical advice; a pharmacist or nurse can show you the technique in person.
Combinations and interactions
Often compared or used with
- Compared with GLP-1 peptides, which have strong weight-loss evidence.
Interactions to know
- Unknown: limited data.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take, including supplements, before adding anything new.
Side effects and risks
Injection-site reactions
Redness and irritation.
Unknown long-term safety
Limited data.
Injection safety
Use a new sterile needle and syringe every time, wipe the stopper and skin with alcohol, and never share. Redness, heat or swelling that gets worse after a day or two can mean infection and needs a doctor.
Are pregnant or have active cancer.
In Canada: AOD-9604 is not approved by Health Canada for human use. It is sold as a research peptide.
Common questions
Does it raise IGF-1?
It was designed not to, unlike full growth hormone.
How fast does it ship?
Orders ship from inside Canada with a tracking number within 72 hours of payment. Weekend orders are packed on Sunday or Monday. Canada Post Xpresspost takes 2–5 business days to most cities; UPS or FedEx is faster. Shipping is free by Canada Post over $300 and by UPS or FedEx over $1,000.
How is it packaged?
In a plain box with no product names or branding on the outside.
Is AOD-9604 legal in Canada?
AOD-9604 is not approved by Health Canada for human use. It is sold as a research peptide.
Sources
- AOD-9604 MetabolicWilding J · Curr Opin Investig Drugs · 2004 · PMID 15134286
- Metabolic studies of a synthetic lipolytic domain (AOD9604) of human growth hormoneNg FM et al. · Horm Res · 2000 · PMID 11146367
Chemical data and structures: PubChem, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Protein sequences: UniProt.
Specifications
| Compound | AOD-9604 (HGH fragment 176-191) |
|---|---|
| Strength | 5 mg per vial |
| Pack | 1 vial |
| Total per order | 5 mg |
| Form | Freeze-dried powder |
| Brand | Vita |
| SKU | VITA-AOD9604-5MG |
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This information is educational and is not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any hormone, peptide or prescription drug. For adults 18+ only.