Bloodwork results: 3 months on AOD-9604
Just got my labs back after 12 weeks on AOD-9604 (300mcg daily, SubQ). I'm down about 12 lbs, which is great, but I'm looking for some insight on my bloodwork. My fasting glucose dropped from 98 to 89 mg/dL, which I'm thrilled about, but my LDL cholesterol ticked up slightly. My doctor isn't overly concerned, but I'm curious if anyone else has seen lipid profile changes while using AOD? I'm also wondering if the weight loss is mostly water or if I'm actually hitting the fat stores effectively. I've been pairing this with a high-protein, moderate-carb diet. I'm considering adding Tesamorelin to the mix to help with the stubborn visceral fat, but I want to make sure my lipids stabilize first. Has anyone successfully stacked these two, or is it overkill? I'm trying to be very analytical about this since the regulatory landscape is so volatile right now—I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of my current supply.
First off, congrats on the consistent progress with AOD-9604. It is interesting to see that glucose improvement; while AOD is a C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone designed to stimulate lipolysis and inhibit lipogenesis, it often improves metabolic markers secondary to fat loss. Regarding your LDL, transient spikes can sometimes occur during active weight loss as fatty acids are mobilized from adipose tissue into the bloodstream for oxidation. This often stabilizes once your weight plateaus. Since AOD-9604 specifically targets fat metabolism rather than glycogen depletion, the weight loss is likely true adipose tissue reduction rather than simple water weight, which explains the favorable shift in your fasting glucose. Always keep tracking your diet and saturated fat intake during this cycle, as mobilizing lipid stores can temporarily influence circulating levels. Definitely keep monitoring these trends with your physician to ensure they return to baseline once you hit your goal weight.