For manufacturers, it is important to match the grade of the raw material to the intended use: Oral Administration: Dietary supplements (capsules, tablets, and powders) are the most common application
AOD-9604 (Anti-Obesity Drug 9604) Description: A fat-burning peptide that stimulates the breakdown of stored fat while preventing new fat deposits, mimicking the fat-loss effects of growth hormone
"[T]here is no guarantee that the drug is safe nor is there any certainty that the drug will have whatever effect that is being advertised," Richina Bicette-McCain, MD, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, told Verywell in an email
However, these important nutrients can be found in a large variety of food sources, including fish (mackerel, cod, and salmon are among the richest), walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, and avocado
While effective, it is expensive, invasive, and requires regular visits to a clinic