AICAR
metabolicAICAR is a research-use-only peptide. PeptideSource compares suppliers on purity, COAs, and price-per-mg.
Also known as: Acadesine, AICA Riboside, Acadesine 5-aminoimidazole
AICAR, also known as Acadesine, is a synthetic peptide that functions by activating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a key regulator of cellular energy homeostasis. Interest in AICAR started around the late 1990s when researchers explored its potential to enhance metabolic pathways, especially in contexts of energy depletion. Notably, AICAR's ability to improve glucose uptake in skeletal muscle cells distinguishes it in metabolic research. Today, it is primarily studied for its effects on:
- Increasing metabolic rate
- Enhancing glucose uptake
- Improving endurance
Additionally, AICAR is being investigated for its role in cellular energy management.
PeptideSource editorial · Updated Jul 18, 2026
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| Product | AICAR | AICAR | AICAR | Aicar |
| Size | 50 mg | 50 mg | 50 mg | 50 mg |
| Price | $50.00 | $54.00 | $56.00 | $59.00 |
| Price/mg | $1.00/mg | $1.08/mg | $1.12/mg | $1.18/mg |
| Price change | 0% (10d) | 0% (10d) | 0% (16d) | 0% (10d) |
| Stock | In stock | In stock | Out of stock | Out of stock |
| Shipping | Same/next-day dispatch | Same-day dispatch before 12PM CT | Same-day dispatch | US shipping |
| Reviews | 1.0(4) | 4.6(63) | 4.9(15) | 5.0(9) |
| Purity | 99% | — | 99% | 99% |
| COA | — | — | — | — |
| Bulk discount | — | 10% off (3+) | — | — |
