About AICAR
Converted intracellularly to ZMP, a potent AMPK activator. AMPK activation increases fatty acid oxidation, glucose uptake, and mitochondrial biogenesis — the same metabolic pathways activated by sustained aerobic exercise.
A cell-permeable nucleoside analog that activates AMPK, mimicking cellular exercise signals. Studied for endurance enhancement and metabolic disease research. Not a true peptide — a synthetic nucleoside frequently sold by peptide vendors.
Research Areas
endurancefat oxidationmitochondrial biogenesisAMPK activation
Regulatory & Evidence
Risk Profile
Medium Risk
Moderate risk profile in research contexts. Review contraindications and administration guidelines before use.
Regulatory Status
- Availability Status
- Research Only
Regulatory status reflects publicly available information and may change. This is not legal or medical advice.