Side-by-side comparison of mechanisms, dosing, interactions, and stacking potential.
| 5-Amino-1MQ | Kisspeptin-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Peptides | Peptides |
| Standard Dose | Research indicates 50-150 mg daily via oral administration, typically divided into 1-2 doses. | Research indicates 1-10 mcg/kg via subcutaneous injection or IV bolus for acute HPG axis stimulation. |
| Timing | Morning dosing preferred. Can be taken with or without food. | Morning dosing preferred for testosterone optimization. Can be used acutely before sexual activity. |
| Cycle Duration | 8-12 week cycles. | Short-term use only. Continuous kisspeptin administration may cause tachyphylaxis (desensitization) of the HPG axis. |
| Evidence Level | animal_plus_anecdotal | moderate_human |
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) to nicotinamide, generating 1-methylnicotinamide (1-MNA). By inhibiting NNMT, 5-Amino-1MQ increases intracellular NAD+ levels, reduces 1-MNA production, suppresses lipogenesis in adipocytes, and modulates the methionine-homocysteine cycle. In vivo, it significantly reduces body weight, white adipose mass, and adipocyte size through enhanced energy expenditure and altered lipid metabolism.
Research indicates 50-150 mg daily via oral administration, typically divided into 1-2 doses.
Morning dosing preferred. Can be taken with or without food.
8-12 week cycles.
Kisspeptin-10 is the 10-amino acid C-terminal fragment of the kisspeptin family that signals directly to GnRH neurons through the kisspeptin receptor (KISS1R/GPR54), triggering GnRH release into the portal circulation. This stimulates LH and FSH secretion from anterior pituitary gonadotrophs. In men, intravenous kisspeptin-10 produces rapid dose-dependent LH rises (4.1 to 12.4 IU/L at 1 mcg/kg within 30 minutes), increases LH pulse frequency and amplitude, and subsequently elevates testosterone through the HPG axis.
Research indicates 1-10 mcg/kg via subcutaneous injection or IV bolus for acute HPG axis stimulation.
Morning dosing preferred for testosterone optimization. Can be used acutely before sexual activity.
Short-term use only. Continuous kisspeptin administration may cause tachyphylaxis (desensitization) of the HPG axis.
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