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Retatrutide vs AOD-9604

Compare the research profiles of Retatrutide and AOD-9604. Read the individual guides for evidence and limitations.

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Retatrutide

Retatrutide (LY3437943)

Category

weight-loss

Research Level

Phase 3 Clinical Trials

FDA Status

clinical-trials

AOD-9604

AOD-9604 (Anti-Obesity Drug)

Category

weight-loss

Research Level

Phase 2 Clinical Trials (discontinued)

FDA Status

not-approved

Detailed Comparison

AspectRetatrutideAOD-9604
OverviewA triple hormone receptor agonist (GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon) in clinical trials by Eli Lilly. Shows remarkable weight loss results up to 29% body weight. Often misleadingly called "GLP-3" on gray market....A fragment of human growth hormone (amino acids 177-191) marketed specifically for fat burning without affecting blood sugar or causing GH-related side effects. Now banned from compounding by FDA....
Research topics (not established benefits)
  • Weight loss (investigational)
  • Metabolic health (investigational)
  • Fat loss
  • Body composition
  • Metabolic support
Side Effects
  • Nausea (reported in trials)
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Injection site reactions
  • Headaches
  • Unknown long-term effects
MechanismActivates three receptors simultaneously: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. The glucagon component may provide additional metabolic benefits and fat burning....Mimics the fat-burning effects of growth hormone without affecting blood sugar or cell proliferation. Stimulates lipolysis (fat breakdown) and inhibit...

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