5-Amino-1MQ vs Cerebrolysin
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Fat Loss & Metabolic
5-Amino-1MQCognitive EnhancementAnti-Aging & Longevity
Cerebrolysin- Summary
- 5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule NNMT (Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase) inhibitor that raises intracellular NAD+ levels and promotes fat burning. It is notable for targeting adipose tissue directly, reducing fat cell size and number while increasing metabolic rate.
- Cerebrolysin is a porcine brain-derived neuropeptide complex that mimics the action of endogenous neurotrophic factors (BDNF, NGF, GDNF, NT-3). It promotes neurogenesis, neuroprotection, and synaptic plasticity, and is approved in many countries for stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer's disease.
- Half-Life
- Estimated 4–8 hours
- Variable for the complex; individual peptide fractions: minutes to hours
- Admin Route
- Oral
- IV, IM
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 50–100 mg
- 5–10 mL
- Frequency
- Once to twice daily
- Daily for 10–20 days
- Key Benefits
- Raises intracellular NAD+ levels
- Directly targets adipose tissue for fat reduction
- Reduces fat cell size and differentiation
- Increases basal metabolic rate
- SIRT1 activation for metabolic regulation
- No stimulant cardiovascular side effects
- Synergistic with intermittent fasting and caloric restriction
- May have anti-aging metabolic benefits
- Promotes neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity
- Approved for stroke rehabilitation (accelerates recovery)
- Alzheimer's disease: slows progression and improves cognition
- Traumatic brain injury recovery
- Enhances memory and executive function
- Neuroprotection against oxidative stress and excitotoxicity
- Anti-amyloid and anti-tau effects
- Mood improvement and reduced anxiety
- Side Effects
- Generally well-tolerated in available studies
- Mild GI discomfort (rare)
- Limited long-term human data
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild nausea and dizziness (IV infusion)
- Headache at initiation
- Rare: agitation (usually at very high doses)
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