(jofem.org) The best-case signal: modest weight loss in a shorter trial A frequently cited 12-week randomized trial result (as summarized in reviews) reported: ~2.6 kg average loss with AOD-9604 1 mg/day vs ~0.8 kg with placebo (PMC) This is the kind of result that can be statistically meaningful, clinically modest, and very sensitive to study design (diet, activity, baseline metabolic status, adherence)
The animals were kept in a controlled environment with stable temperature and humidity under a 12-hour light/dark cycle
Unlike hGH, which carries broader systemic effects and risks associated with elevated IGF-1 levels, AOD9604 appears to selectively promote fat metabolism without triggering growth-related side effects, suggesting its potential as a safer therapeutic candidate for obesity and metabolic disorders [2]
For example, growth hormone is implicated in activating bone turnover, increasing body lean mass, and reducing adiposity