5-Amino-1MQ
Also known as 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium
A small lab-made molecule (not a peptide) sold for fat loss.
Quick facts
- Status
- Not an approved medicine
- Evidence
- Preclinical (cell and mouse studies)
- Taken as
- Capsules or injection (unregulated products)
- Common sizes
- 10 mg, 50 mg
- Category
- Small molecule · metabolism (experimental)
How it works
It blocks an enzyme called NNMT that is very active in fat cells. Blocking it may make fat cells burn more energy.
What people use it for
- Fat loss
- Metabolism
What the research shows
- Only cell and mouse studies so far.
- Mice on a high-fat diet lost fat without eating less.
- No human studies.
Side effects & risks
- Completely unknown in humans
- Product quality is not checked
Is it legal?
Not an approved medicine in the EU, UK or US. In most countries it is illegal to sell it for use in people. Products labelled "research use only" are not checked for quality or purity.
Storage & safe handling
- Store as directed on the product.
- Unregulated products may not contain what the label says.
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Sources: Neelakantan H et al., Biochem Pharmacol 2018 (NNMT inhibitors in diet-induced obese mice).
Last updated 12 October 2026. Information — not medical advice. PepTimer does not replace a doctor. Many peptides are not approved medicines in the EU, UK or US. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting, changing or stopping any treatment.
Last updated 12 October 2026. Information — not medical advice. PepTimer does not replace a doctor. Many peptides are not approved medicines in the EU, UK or US. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting, changing or stopping any treatment.