Sermorelin vs 5-Amino-1MQ
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Growth Hormone PeptidesAnti-Aging & Longevity
SermorelinFat Loss & Metabolic
5-Amino-1MQ- Summary
- Sermorelin is a bioidentical synthetic peptide comprising the first 29 amino acids of naturally occurring GHRH. It is FDA-approved for diagnostic use and widely prescribed off-label for anti-aging, stimulating growth hormone production in a natural pulsatile pattern that mimics the body's own rhythm.
- 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
- 10–20 minutes
- Estimated 4–8 hours
- Admin Route
- SubQ
- Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 200–500 mcg
- 50–100 mg
- Frequency
- 5–7 days per week
- Once to twice daily
- Key Benefits
- Increases energy and vitality
- Improves body composition (more muscle, less fat)
- Enhances skin thickness and elasticity
- Strengthens immune system
- Improves sleep quality and REM sleep
- Supports bone density
- Enhances mental clarity and focus
- Safer than exogenous HGH — respects natural feedback loops
- FDA-approved for GH diagnostic use
- 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
- Flushing
- Headache
- Dizziness
- +2 more
- Generally well-tolerated in available studies
- Mild GI discomfort (rare)
- Limited long-term human data
- Stacks With
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