5-Amino-1MQ Dosage Chart & Schedule Guide.
5-Amino-1MQ is a selective NNMT (nicotinamide N-methyltransferase) inhibitor that boosts NAD+ levels, reduces fat cell size, and enhances metabolic function. Available as a lyophilized powder in 10 mg vials, it is administered via daily subcutaneous injection.
Vial Size
10 mg
Injection
Subcutaneous
Target
NNMT Inhibitor
Storage
2 – 8 °C
Dosage Protocols
Dose per injection, frequency, and total weekly amount across experience levels.
Syringe units assume a 10 mg vial mixed with 1 mL of bacteriostatic water (10 mg/mL). Use the calculator below for your exact setup.
2.5 mg
per injection · 25 units
Frequency
Daily (5 on / 2 off)
Weekly Total
~12.5 mg
Cycle Length
4 – 6 weeks
~12.5 mg/wk
5 mg
per injection · 15 units
Frequency
Daily (5 on / 2 off)
Weekly Total
~25 mg
Cycle Length
6 – 8 weeks
~25 mg/wk
5 – 10 mg
per injection · 15 – 30 units
Frequency
Daily (5 on / 2 off)
Weekly Total
25 – 50 mg
Cycle Length
6 – 8 weeks
25 – 50 mg/wk
Weekly Schedule
All protocols follow a 5-on / 2-off injection pattern. Inject Monday through Friday, rest on weekends.
| Day | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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5-Amino-1MQ Reconstitution Calculator
Enter your vial size, how much water you added, and the dose you want — we’ll tell you exactly how much to draw.
Ultra-fine, best for small doses – recommended for 5-Amino-1MQ
Concentration
10.00 mg/mL
Draw volume
0.50 mL
= 5 mg ÷ 10.00 mg/mL
Units to draw (0.3 mL syringe)
25 units × 2 shots
Your 0.3 mL syringe only holds 30 units. You'll need 2 injections of ~25 units each to get your full 5 mg dose.
0.3 mL Syringe(showing per shot — 2 shots total)
25 IUTips & Notes
Mechanism
5-Amino-1MQ inhibits NNMT, an enzyme overexpressed in fat tissue. Blocking NNMT increases intracellular NAD+ and SAM levels, which promotes fat cell shrinkage, improved energy metabolism, and enhanced cellular function.
Injection Technique
Inject subcutaneously using a 0.3 mL (31G) insulin syringe. Rotate between abdomen, outer thigh, and upper arm. Inject slowly over 2 – 3 seconds. Best administered in the morning.
Cycling
Run 6 – 8 week cycles followed by a 2 – 4 week break. No PCT is required as 5-Amino-1MQ does not affect hormonal pathways. Cycling helps maintain receptor sensitivity.
Storage
Store unreconstituted vials at 2 – 8 °C. After mixing with bacteriostatic water, refrigerate and use within 3 – 4 weeks. Never freeze the reconstituted solution.
Stacking
Often combined with other fat-loss and metabolic peptides like MOTS-c, Tesamorelin, or CJC-1295/Ipamorelin. Works through a different pathway (NNMT vs. GH/AMPK), making it complementary.
Reconstitution
Add 1 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 10 mg vial for a 10 mg/mL concentration. Swirl gently — never shake. Let the powder dissolve fully before drawing. A 5 mg dose = 15 units on a 0.3 mL syringe.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. 5-Amino-1MQ is not FDA-approved for human use. All dosing information is derived from preclinical research (Neelakantan et al., 2018) and community-reported protocols. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new peptide protocol. PeptideDeck is not responsible for individual use.