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HGH Fragment 176-191 vs Spermidine

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

Fat Loss & Metabolic
HGH Fragment 176-191
Anti-Aging & LongevityCognitive Enhancement
Spermidine
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.
Spermidine is a naturally occurring polyamine found in all living cells, with exceptionally high concentrations in wheat germ, aged cheese, and human sperm. It is the most studied autophagy-inducing dietary compound, shown to extend lifespan across multiple species and reduce cardiovascular and cognitive aging.
Half-Life
~30 minutes
~30–60 minutes, but gut bacteria produce it continuously; supplementation raises tissue levels over weeks
Admin Route
SubQ
Oral
Research
Typical Dose
250–500 mcg
1–5 mg
Frequency
1–3 times daily
Once daily
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
  • Induces autophagy — cellular self-cleaning
  • Extends lifespan in yeast, flies, worms, and mice
  • Reduces cardiovascular aging and arterial stiffness
  • Reduces all-cause mortality (human epidemiological data)
  • Neuroprotective: reduces amyloid and tau pathology
  • Promotes hair growth (anagen phase activation)
  • Reduces age-related immune decline
  • Improves memory in aging models
Side Effects
  • Injection site irritation
  • Temporary lethargy
  • Headache (rare)
  • Nausea (rare)
  • Generally very well tolerated
  • Rare: mild GI discomfort at high doses
  • May temporarily reduce some gut bacteria species
  • Rare: headache at initiation
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