It does this by: Activating beta-3 adrenergic receptors stimulates fat breakdown and mobilization Enhancing lipolysis promotes the use of stored fat as energy Inhibiting lipogenesis reduces the formation of new fat cells In early studies, researchers observed that AOD9604 may help increase fat oxidation and improve metabolic flexibility, especially in overweight or obese individuals
The peptide also inhibits 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT, potentially reducing follicular miniaturization
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If you already had a glutathione deficiency, stopping supplements may make your symptoms worse
Its stability in gastric acid and systemic circulation has drawn interest in applications beyond digestion