Prostamax vs AOD-9604
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
- Summary
- Prostamax is a tetrapeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp-Pro) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the prostate gland. It supports prostate epithelial cell function, promotes normalization of prostate tissue, and is studied for its potential in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate anti-aging. It is one of the more widely used Khavinson bioregulators among men over 40.
- AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of human growth hormone (residues 177-191) with an additional tyrosine residue that significantly enhances bioavailability. Originally developed as an anti-obesity drug by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals, it stimulates lipolysis and inhibits lipogenesis without the diabetogenic effects of full GH.
- Half-Life
- Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
- 30-45 minutes injectable; longer with nasal spray formulation
- Admin Route
- SubQ, Oral
- SubQ, Intranasal, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 10 mg per day
- 300-600 mcg
- Frequency
- Daily for 10–30 days
- Once daily
- Key Benefits
- Supports normalization of prostate tissue architecture
- May reduce prostate enlargement associated with BPH
- Anti-inflammatory effects on prostatic tissue
- Reduces prostate cell apoptosis from oxidative stress
- Potential support in chronic prostatitis
- Anti-aging effects on prostate glandular tissue
- Complementary to conventional BPH therapies
- Selective fat loss without anabolic side effects
- No effect on blood glucose or insulin resistance
- Improved bioavailability over Fragment 176-191
- GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status in Australia
- Potential cartilage repair and anti-inflammatory properties
- Does not suppress natural GH production
- Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated in available research
- Mild injection site reactions
- No significant adverse urological events reported at standard doses
- Localized injection site reactions
- Headache (rare)
- Hypoglycemia risk in combination with insulin (very rare)
- Stacks With
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