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Pancragen vs HGH Fragment 176-191

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

Anti-Aging & Longevity
Pancragen
Fat Loss & Metabolic
HGH Fragment 176-191
Summary
Pancragen is a tripeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the pancreas. It supports the function of both exocrine and endocrine pancreatic cells, promotes normalization of insulin secretion from beta cells, and may offer protective effects against pancreatic aging and diabetic progression.
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
Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
~30 minutes
Admin Route
SubQ, Oral
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
10 mg per day
250–500 mcg
Frequency
Daily for 10–30 days
1–3 times daily
Key Benefits
  • Supports pancreatic beta cell function and insulin secretion
  • May improve glucose metabolism in early metabolic dysfunction
  • Protective effects on exocrine pancreatic tissue
  • Anti-aging effects on pancreatic cells
  • Potential support in type 2 diabetes management alongside standard care
  • Reduces pancreatic cellular apoptosis from metabolic stress
  • Complementary to GLP-1 agonists in metabolic protocols
  • 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
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No significant hypoglycemic events reported at standard doses as monotherapy
  • Injection site irritation
  • Temporary lethargy
  • Headache (rare)
  • Nausea (rare)
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