Common applications include: Obesity and Body-Weight Regulation Models : Studying how chronic exposure to AOD 9604 affects body weight, fat, and energy use in obese rodents, often using calorimetry (measuring energy expenditure) and body fat measurements
Exclusion criteria for all groups included current or previous psychiatric comorbidities as diagnosed by DSM-5, using a structured interview (The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5, SCID-5) [28] if deemed relevant by the investigator, any general medical conditions known to influence energy processing and/or linked to fatigue, current treatment with any medication/supplementation likely to interfere with energy metabolism if deemed relevant by the investigator, contra-indications to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, pregnancy or breast feeding
Living in a high-performance culture can lead to chronic stress, which negatively impacts mental health and can contribute to unhealthy eating habits
Typical protocol structure: Dose: 100-200mcg based on individual response Frequency: 3-5 times per week Timing: 1-3 hours before bed (experiment to find your optimal window) Cycle length: 4-8 weeks Break period: 2-4 weeks between cycles The frequency debate generates significant discussion
