One 2007 Study found that 45% of clinically normal cats (so those showing no symptoms of any illness) showed signs of pancreatitis at autopsy

Side Effects & Safety AOD-9604 has a favorable safety profile supported by clinical trial data: FDA GRAS status: The compound received GRAS status as a food ingredient, reflecting some regulatory safety evaluation, though this is not equivalent to drug safety approval Clinical trial tolerability: Phase I and Phase II clinical trials conducted by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals generally found AOD-9604 well-tolerated at studied doses Injection site reactions: Minor discomfort with subcutaneous administration Headache and nausea: Reported in some clinical trial subjects No significant metabolic effects: Blood glucose, insulin, HbA1c, and IGF-1 were not significantly altered in clinical studies, which distinguishes it favorably from full GH Long-term safety data for subcutaneous use in the research community context (typically higher and more frequent dosing than clinical trials) is limited

Support for gut lining health, which can improve absorption of dietary protein on aggressive nutrition plans
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