Humanin vs 5-Amino-1MQ
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Anti-Aging & Longevity
HumaninFat Loss & Metabolic
5-Amino-1MQ- Summary
- Humanin is a mitochondria-derived peptide (MDP) encoded in the 16S rRNA region of the mitochondrial genome. It protects neurons and other cells from apoptosis, improves insulin sensitivity, and declines significantly with age. HNG (S14G-Humanin) is a synthetic analog with 1000x greater potency.
- 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.
- Half-Life
- ~4–8 hours (HNG)
- Estimated 4–8 hours
- Admin Route
- SubQ
- Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 2–8 mg
- 50–100 mg
- Frequency
- 3–5 times per week
- Once to twice daily
- Key Benefits
- Neuroprotection against amyloid-beta toxicity (Alzheimer's relevance)
- Inhibits cellular apoptosis
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- Reduces cardiovascular risk markers
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Correlates with longevity in centenarian studies
- Protects against ischemic injury
- Potential cancer cell apoptosis sensitization
- 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
- Side Effects
- Injection site irritation
- Limited human safety data available
- Generally well-tolerated in available studies
- Mild GI discomfort (rare)
- Limited long-term human data
- Stacks With
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