What AOD-9604 Is
AOD-9604 is a fragment of growth hormone that keeps the fat-burning signal without the growth effects. It is taken as a daily subcutaneous injection, 8 to 12 weeks, and most people notice it in 4 to 8 weeks.
What MOTS-c Is
MOTS-c is a peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA, studied for metabolic health and exercise capacity. It is taken as a subcutaneous injection two to three times a week, 8 to 12 weeks, and most people notice it in a few weeks, most noticeable with training.
Side by Side
| AOD-9604 | MOTS-c | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | fat loss without appetite suppression | metabolism, insulin sensitivity and endurance |
| How it is taken | daily subcutaneous injection, 8 to 12 weeks | subcutaneous injection two to three times a week, 8 to 12 weeks |
| Time to notice | 4 to 8 weeks | a few weeks, most noticeable with training |
| Price at Zen IV Spa | $229/mo | $229/mo |
| Common side effects | injection-site redness; rare headache | injection-site redness |
| FDA status | not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription | not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription |
Pick AOD-9604 If
Your main concern is stubborn fat with diet already in place, and no interest in a GLP-1. It is the right call when the goal is fat loss without appetite suppression and you want the simpler, more targeted option.
Pick MOTS-c If
Your main concern is endurance, body composition and blood-sugar support while training. It is the right call when the goal is metabolism, insulin sensitivity and endurance.
Can You Combine Them?
Yes. This is exactly the AOD-9604 / MOTS-c stack ($299 a month), one of the most common fat-loss combinations we prescribe.
How to Get Either One in New York or New Jersey
Every program at Zen IV Spa is prescribed and overseen by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a video consultation and baseline labs drawn at your home. Refills ship overnight anywhere in New York or New Jersey, and a nurse can come to your door for the first dose.
Single peptides are $229 a month (glutathione $199), stacks $299, semaglutide $199, tirzepatide $299. A 2-month supply is 10% off and 3 months is 15% off. The $50 consultation is one-time.
Common Questions
Which is better, AOD-9604 or MOTS-c?+
Neither is better in general. AOD-9604 for fat loss without appetite suppression; MOTS-c for metabolism, insulin sensitivity and endurance. The provider chooses from your labs and goals.
Which costs more?+
AOD-9604 is $229/mo; MOTS-c is $229/mo at Zen IV Spa, shipping and follow-ups included.
Are they FDA-approved?+
AOD-9604: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. MOTS-c: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. We say so plainly on every page.
Can I switch from one to the other?+
Yes. Programs run month to month with no contract; the provider adjusts at any check-in.
How do I start?+
Book a $50 video consultation at Zen IV Spa; a nurse draws baseline labs at your home.
All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Compounded peptides are not FDA-approved unless stated. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results.