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AOD-9604 vs Follistatin 344

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Fat Loss & Metabolic
AOD-9604
Anabolic & IGF
Follistatin 344
Summary
AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of human growth hormone (residues 177-191) with an additional tyrosine residue that significantly enhances bioavailability. Originally developed as an anti-obesity drug by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals, it stimulates lipolysis and inhibits lipogenesis without the diabetogenic effects of full GH.
Follistatin 344 is a recombinant form of the endogenous follistatin protein. It inhibits myostatin and activin — the primary negative regulators of muscle growth — potentially removing the genetic ceiling on muscle development. It is one of the most theoretically powerful anabolic compounds but is experimental with limited human data.
Half-Life
30-45 minutes injectable; longer with nasal spray formulation
~24–36 hours
Admin Route
SubQ, Intranasal, Oral
SubQ, IM
Research
Typical Dose
300-600 mcg
100 mcg
Frequency
Once daily
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Selective fat loss without anabolic side effects
  • No effect on blood glucose or insulin resistance
  • Improved bioavailability over Fragment 176-191
  • GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status in Australia
  • Potential cartilage repair and anti-inflammatory properties
  • Does not suppress natural GH production
  • Inhibits myostatin — removes muscle growth ceiling
  • Significant increases in muscle mass and strength
  • Reduces fat mass
  • Promotes bone density
  • May stimulate hair follicle cycling
  • Anti-fibrotic effects in muscle tissue
  • Synergistic with IGF-1 and other anabolic peptides
Side Effects
  • Localized injection site reactions
  • Headache (rare)
  • Hypoglycemia risk in combination with insulin (very rare)
  • Muscle soreness (from rapid hypertrophy)
  • Potential reproductive effects (activin inhibition)
  • Unknown long-term safety profile
  • Possible esophageal effects at high doses (animal data)
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