A 2020 study found that those with vitamin B12 deficiency may present with cognitive disorder, though the deficiency was not shown to be a direct risk factor for cognitive decline ( However, results have been mixed and treatment with vitamin B12 wasnt effective at improving brain function in people with normal brain function ( Depression Its been suggested that there may be a link between low vitamin B12 levels and depression
It serves critical roles in cellular redox reactions for energy metabolism and acts as an essential substrate for key signaling enzymes regulating DNA repair, gene expression, and cell signaling
This leads to reduced calorie intake and gradual weight loss
Product Attributes CAS # : 1034043-18-3 Molecular Formula : C10H11N2+ (free base), C10H11IN2 (iodide salt), C10H11ClN2 (chloride salt) Sequence (AA) : N/A (small molecule) Molecular Weight : 215.26 g/mol PubChem CID : 950107 (free base), 66522933 (iodide salt) Half-Life : 3.8-6.9 hours Synonyms : 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium-1-ium, NNMT Inhibitor 5A1MQ, NNMTi, Amino-1MQ, 1-MQ, Type : Synthetic small molecule analog Research Focus : Weight Loss, Mitochondrial Function, Longevity, Metabolic Health Scientific References Selective and membrane-permeable small molecule inhibitors of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase reverse high fat diet-induced obesity in mice Animal Roles of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase in obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus Review What is 5-Amino-1MQ