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HGH Fragment 176-191 vs Ovagen

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

Fat Loss & Metabolic
HGH Fragment 176-191
Anti-Aging & Longevity
Ovagen
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.
Ovagen is a tripeptide bioregulator (Glu-Asp-Leu) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, primarily targeting liver tissue. It supports hepatocyte function, liver cell regeneration, and protection against hepatic aging and disease. Ovagen is used in protocols for chronic liver disease, hepatoprotection, and metabolic liver conditions including fatty liver disease.
Half-Life
~30 minutes
Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ, Oral
Research
Typical Dose
250–500 mcg
10 mg per day
Frequency
1–3 times daily
Daily for 10–30 days
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
  • Hepatoprotective effects against toxic, viral, and metabolic liver damage
  • Promotes hepatocyte regeneration and liver tissue repair
  • May reduce liver fibrosis progression
  • Supports liver metabolic function and detoxification capacity
  • Anti-aging effects on hepatic tissue
  • Useful in NAFLD/MASH supportive protocols
  • Compatible with NAD+, glutathione, and BPC-157 in liver health stacks
Side Effects
  • Injection site irritation
  • Temporary lethargy
  • Headache (rare)
  • Nausea (rare)
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No clinically significant hepatotoxicity reported
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