AICAR vs Enclomiphene
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
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AICARGLP-1 / Weight Loss Agonists
Enclomiphene- Summary
- AICAR is a cell-permeable AMP analog that activates AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) — the master metabolic switch that triggers fat burning, mitochondrial biogenesis, and adaptations normally only achieved through exercise. It has been called the 'exercise in a pill' compound.
- Enclomiphene is the trans-isomer of clomiphene citrate, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that stimulates endogenous testosterone production by blocking estrogen negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary. Unlike TRT, it restores testosterone while preserving or increasing sperm production and testicular volume.
- Half-Life
- ~2–3 hours
- 5-7 days (long half-life; accumulates)
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IV
- Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 25–50 mg
- 12.5-25 mg per day
- Frequency
- 3–5 times per week
- Once daily or every other day
- Key Benefits
- AMPK activation mimics aerobic exercise adaptations
- Increased fat oxidation and endurance
- Mitochondrial biogenesis (PGC-1alpha)
- Improved insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Potential cardiac protection during ischemia
- Synergistic with actual exercise training
- Reduces hepatic glucose production
- Restores testosterone to normal range without exogenous androgen administration
- Preserves or increases sperm production and fertility
- Maintains testicular volume (unlike TRT which causes testicular atrophy)
- LH and FSH levels rise, indicating intact HPG axis function
- Option for hypogonadal men desiring fertility
- Oral administration (no injection required)
- Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia risk
- Lactic acidosis at high doses (animal data)
- Injection site irritation
- Visual disturbances (rare but class-related SERM effect)
- Mood changes or irritability
- Hot flashes
- Elevated estradiol in some users
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- Stacks With
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