Take-home message: - Peptides and assorted experimental drugs, like TB-500 and MK-677, are being recommended by fitness influencers to grow bigger muscles, lose fat, and recover from injuries faster - These drugs, many of which are claimed to boost levels of growth hormone, were studied in rodents and very small groups of human volunteers before being abandoned for not being beneficial or for causing unacceptable side effects - They are banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and appear to be illegal in Canada and the United States, but can be purchased online
For peptides needing multiple draws, this is a major risk, as reconstituted solutions can degrade or become unusable fast
Refrigerated at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius (36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit)
The peptide tells cells what to do
This deficiency can result from conditions such as pernicious anemia, certain gastrointestinal disorders, or a diet low in animal products
AOD-9604 is primarily known for its ability to stimulate fat loss, particularly in stubborn areas