AOD-9604

Close. AOD-9604 is the 177–191 fragment with an added tyrosine at the start; the names are often used interchangeably online.

Not in its largest human trial. Most positive claims come from animal studies and user reports.

Trials reported it did not, which was the whole point of the design.

It depends on the mix. At a common mix of 5 mg of AOD-9604 in 2.5 mL of water (2 mg/mL), 300 mcg is 15 units (0.15 mL) on a U-100 insulin syringe. The formula is dose in mg ÷ concentration in mg/mL × 100. Change the vial size or water in the calculator and the units update. This is math, not a dose recommendation.

Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) — allows multiple draws from one vial. A common mix is 5 mg + 2.5 mL, which gives 2 mg/mL. Less water makes a stronger mix and fewer units per dose; more water makes a weaker mix and more units. Pick the amount that lands your dose on an easy-to-read line.

Refrigerate at 2–8 °C. Never freeze after mixing. Keep upright, capped, and out of light. Plan on about 28 days once it is mixed, and discard it sooner if it turns cloudy or has particles. The calculator shows how long a vial lasts at your dose and flags a vial that outlasts its shelf life.