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compounds graded · Last reviewed June 2026
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AICAR
AICAR (acadesine) is a small-molecule AMPK activator — not a peptide — famous for making sedentary mice run farther, but with no credible human evidence for endurance, fat loss, or longevity. It is an unapproved experimental drug, banned in sport at all times.