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Metabolic

5 Amino 1 MQ Protocol

Dosing & Research

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

NNMT inhibition, Adiposity and body-composition studies, Insulin-sensitivity models, NAD+ salvage/metabolic research

Half-Life
Not Well Characterized In Humans
Administration
Subcutaneous
Frequency
Once Or Twice Daily

How It Works

  • NNMT inhibition
  • Adiposity and body-composition studies
  • Insulin-sensitivity models
  • NAD+ salvage/metabolic research

Dosing Structure

Dose
250mcg-5mg/day (2.5mg twice daily most common)
Frequency
Once Or Twice Daily
Notes
SubQ only: Starting dose 250mcg, standard range 2.5mg twice daily or 5mg once daily (max 5mg/day). Inject: Abdomen, thigh (rotate sites). Morning injection preferred. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water. Break: 4-8 weeks off between cycles. Note: Oral protocols cited in some sources lack peer-reviewed research backing and have been removed from this reference.

Example Protocols

Dose: 250mcg-5mg/day (2.5mg twice daily most common)
Frequency: Once Or Twice Daily
Duration: 8-12 weeks on, 4-8 weeks off
Off Period: Not listed
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Protocol Notes

SubQ only: Starting dose 250mcg, standard range 2.5mg twice daily or 5mg once daily (max 5mg/day).
Inject: Abdomen, thigh (rotate sites).
Morning injection preferred.
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water.
Break: 4-8 weeks off between cycles.
Note: Oral protocols cited in some sources lack peer-reviewed research backing and have been removed from this reference.

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