HGH Fragment 176-191 vs Vilon
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Fat Loss & Metabolic
HGH Fragment 176-191Immune SupportAnti-Aging & Longevity
Vilon- 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.
- Vilon is a synthetic dipeptide (Lys-Glu) derived from the thymus gland extract Thymalin. The shortest immune-regulatory peptide known, Vilon modulates T-cell and NK-cell function, extends lifespan in animal models, and shows epigenetic anti-aging activity. It is one of the Khavinson peptide bioregulators.
- Half-Life
- ~30 minutes
- Very short as a free dipeptide; effects mediated via gene regulation
- Admin Route
- SubQ
- SubQ, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 250–500 mcg
- 1–2 mg SC daily or 5–10 mg oral daily
- 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
- Immune system modulation and restoration
- Lifespan extension (30–40% in animal studies)
- T-cell and NK-cell activation
- Epigenetic anti-aging activity
- Reduces oxidative stress markers
- Antioxidant gene upregulation
- May prevent age-related immune senescence
- Anti-tumor immune surveillance
- Side Effects
- Injection site irritation
- Temporary lethargy
- Headache (rare)
- Nausea (rare)
- Excellent safety profile, decades of Russian clinical use
- Rare: mild injection site reaction
- Very rare: mild allergic reaction
- Stacks With
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