Insomnia after evening 5‑Amino‑1MQ doses – how late is too late?

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Hey folks, I’ve been testing 5‑Amino‑1MQ for a few weeks now, 75 mg twice a day to help with energy and a bit of fat loss. The first week was fine, but on the third day I took the second dose at about 9 pm and found myself lying awake until after 2 am. It wasn’t a typical “can’t fall asleep” feeling, more like my brain was buzzing and I couldn’t relax. I moved the evening dose to 5 pm and the problem disappeared, but I’m wondering if anyone else has seen a similar pattern or knows a safe cutoff time. I’ve also tried a small amount of magnesium before bed, no help. My bloodwork this morning showed a slight rise in fasting glucose, but nothing dramatic. Any thoughts on how to schedule the doses to avoid the sleeplessness? Should I cut the total daily amount or just keep it earlier? Appreciate any tips on minimizing this side effect while still getting the metabolic boost. Thanks.

amber464 · Accepted Answer

I raninto the same thing with 5‑Amino‑1MQ – taking the second dose after 8 pm left my mind racing and I’d stare at the ceiling till 3 am. Moving it to 4‑5 pm cleared the buzz for me, and I kept the total 150 mg/day split 75 mg each. I didn’t notice any change in the fat‑loss effect when I shifted the timing, just better sleep. Have you tried splitting the dose into three smaller amounts earlier in the day? Might keep the metabolic push while avoiding the late‑night stimulation. Just my own experience, could be placebo.

Insomnia after evening 5‑Amino‑1MQ doses – how late is too late?

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