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HGH Fragment 176-191 vs MOTS-c

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

Fat Loss & Metabolic
HGH Fragment 176-191
Anti-Aging & Longevity
MOTS-c
Summary
HGH Fragment 176-191 (also known as AOD-9604) is a stabilized, modified fragment of the human growth hormone molecule corresponding to amino acids 176–191 with an addition of a tyrosine residue at the N-terminus. It retains HGH's fat-burning properties without the anabolic, diabetogenic, or IGF-1-stimulating effects.
MOTS-c is a mitochondria-derived peptide (MDP) encoded within the mitochondrial genome. It acts as a metabolic regulator, improving insulin sensitivity, enhancing exercise capacity, and counteracting age-related metabolic decline. It is often called a 'mitochondrial hormone.'
Half-Life
~30 minutes
Estimated 1–2 hours
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
250–500 mcg
5–15 mg
Frequency
1–3 times daily
3–5 times per week
Key Benefits
  • Selective fat burning without anabolic side effects
  • Reduces visceral and subcutaneous fat
  • No insulin resistance or blood glucose disruption
  • Does not stimulate IGF-1
  • May support cartilage and bone repair (at higher doses)
  • No effect on growth or organ size
  • Improves insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism
  • Enhances exercise capacity and endurance
  • Reduces age-related metabolic decline
  • Activates AMPK — the master metabolic regulator
  • Promotes fat oxidation
  • Anti-inflammatory effects
  • May extend healthspan via mitochondrial optimization
  • Increases energy and reduces fatigue
Side Effects
  • Injection site irritation
  • Temporary lethargy
  • Headache (rare)
  • Nausea (rare)
  • Injection site irritation
  • Fatigue during initial adaptation
  • Unknown long-term profile (limited human data)
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