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MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) vs HGH Fragment 176-191

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

Anabolic & IGF
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)
Fat Loss & Metabolic
HGH Fragment 176-191
Summary
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) is a splice variant of IGF-1 that is locally produced in muscle tissue in response to mechanical damage from exercise. It activates muscle satellite cells (stem cells) to proliferate and repair damaged fibers, making it specifically targeted at exercise-induced hypertrophy.
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.
Half-Life
Native MGF: minutes. PEG-MGF: ~3 days
~30 minutes
Admin Route
SubQ, IM
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
200–400 mcg
250–500 mcg
Frequency
1–2 times per week
1–3 times daily
Key Benefits
  • Activates muscle satellite cells for repair and growth
  • Accelerates recovery from muscle damage
  • Synergistic with IGF-1 LR3 (different mechanisms)
  • Promotes muscle hypertrophy specifically at exercised muscles
  • Faster recovery between training sessions
  • Potential for injury repair in connective tissue
  • 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
Side Effects
  • Muscle soreness (satellite cell activation)
  • Injection site irritation
  • Hypoglycemia risk (modest, less than IGF-1 LR3)
  • Injection site irritation
  • Temporary lethargy
  • Headache (rare)
  • Nausea (rare)
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