Yes, but specifically in competitive sport AOD-9604 is prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agencys Prohibited List (category S2, growth hormone fragments), which means athletes subject to WADA, USADA, or similar drug-testing programs cannot use it in any form
It had limited food-supplement GRAS history in some jurisdictions but Australia's TGA placed it on Schedule 4 (prescription) in 2020
You may have heard the term Ozempic or Wegovy more recently in the news and online
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For that reason, the delivery of B12 through injections is a miracle for PA patients, who would otherwise be living a constant nightmare
The presence of B12 deficiency itself may indicate an underlying digestive disorder that requires specific investigation and management