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Thymagen vs 5-Amino-1MQ

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

Immune Support
Thymagen
Fat Loss & Metabolic
5-Amino-1MQ
Summary
Thymagen is a dipeptide bioregulator (Glu-Asp) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the thymus gland. It supports T-lymphocyte maturation, thymic function, and immune system normalization. As the thymus involutes with age (thymic atrophy), immune competence declines. Thymagen is used to support immune restoration, particularly in aging, post-illness recovery, and immunodeficiency states.
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
Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
Estimated 4–8 hours
Admin Route
SubQ, Oral
Oral
Research
Typical Dose
10 mg per day
50–100 mg
Frequency
Daily for 10–30 days
Once to twice daily
Key Benefits
  • Supports thymic epithelial cell function and T-cell maturation
  • May partially restore thymic output reduced by age-related atrophy
  • Normalizes T-lymphocyte subpopulation balance
  • Supports immune recovery after illness, surgery, or chemotherapy
  • Anti-aging effects on thymic tissue
  • Complementary to Thymosin Alpha-1 and Thymalin in immune protocols
  • May improve vaccine responsiveness in older individuals
  • 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
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No significant immunological adverse events reported
  • Generally well-tolerated in available studies
  • Mild GI discomfort (rare)
  • Limited long-term human data
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