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5-Amino-1MQ vs Epithalon

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Fat Loss & Metabolic
5-Amino-1MQ
Anti-Aging & Longevity
Epithalon
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.
Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide developed from the pineal gland extract Epithalamin by Russian scientist Dr. Vladimir Khavinson. It is one of the most researched longevity peptides, known for activating telomerase and extending telomere length — the molecular hallmarks of cellular aging.
Half-Life
Estimated 4–8 hours
2–4 hours
Admin Route
Oral
SubQ, Sublingual
Research
Typical Dose
50–100 mg
5–10 mg total per cycle
Frequency
Once to twice daily
0.5–1 mg daily
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
  • Activates telomerase enzyme, extending telomere length
  • May slow cellular and biological aging
  • Regulates melatonin production and circadian rhythms
  • Improves sleep quality
  • Powerful antioxidant properties
  • May reduce incidence of age-related diseases
  • Supports immune system function
  • Studied for cancer prevention properties in animal models
Side Effects
  • Generally well-tolerated in available studies
  • Mild GI discomfort (rare)
  • Limited long-term human data
  • Injection site irritation (mild)
  • Temporary sleep changes during cycle (usually improves)
  • Rare: fatigue
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