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MOTS-cResearch peptide · Ships within Canada
Also known as: Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c
MOTS-c is a peptide made of 16 amino acids. Its code is stored in the DNA of mitochondria, the cells' power plants. It acts like a hormone that keeps metabolism (how the body uses energy) in balance. It has strong effects on how well the body responds to insulin, on exercise and on metabolic health. MOTS-c levels drop with age. Taking more of it has been linked to anti-aging, fat loss and better energy.
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MOTS-c is a peptide made of 16 amino acids. Its code is stored in the DNA of mitochondria, the cells' power plants. It acts like a hormone that keeps metabolism (how the body uses energy) in balance. It has strong effects on how well the body responds to insulin, on exercise and on metabolic health. MOTS-c levels drop with age. Taking more of it has been linked to anti-aging, fat loss and better energy.
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What does MOTS-c do?
MOTS-c is a small peptide made by mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside your cells. It is studied for helping the body handle sugar and fat, a bit like exercise does.
What researchers study it for
- Blood sugar control. It may help muscles pull sugar out of the blood more easily.
- Fat loss. It is studied for fat loss, especially deep belly fat around the organs.
- Exercise and endurance. Researchers look at whether it helps the body exercise harder and longer.
- Energy and recovery. It may support better energy and recovery.
- Aging. Levels drop as we age, so it is studied for its effects on aging.
How it works, in everyday words
MOTS-c turns on AMPK, the body's main energy sensor. When AMPK is on, cells take in more sugar and burn more fat for fuel. It also helps cells build more mitochondria. In this way, it seems to copy some effects of exercise inside cells.
Good to know
- In research it is injected under the skin, usually several times a week.
- Research is still going on. It is sold for research only and is not approved to treat people.
Buying MOTS-c in Canada
- Ships from inside Canada, so your order never crosses a border and never waits in customs.
- Orders placed Monday to Friday ship the same day by Canada Post Xpresspost, with tracking.
- Most orders arrive in 1 to 3 business days.
- Prices are in Canadian dollars. Shipping is free on orders over $199, or a $20 flat rate below that.
- Plain, private packaging with nothing on the outside that shows what is inside.
Every batch is tested by an outside lab, and the report is on our Lab Results page. Sold for laboratory research only. Full details: Shipping Policy.
Time in the Body
Leaves the blood fast, but its effects in the body last much longer
Common Dose
5–10 mg per week
How It Is Given
Injection under the skin
How Often
5 days on / 2 off
The Science Behind It
MOTS-c turns on AMPK, the body's main energy sensor. This helps cells take in more blood sugar and burn more fat. It also helps cells build new mitochondria (power plants). It makes muscle respond better to insulin and cuts down fat buildup. Inside cells, it copies many of the benefits of exercise. It also changes how some genes in the cell's center (nucleus) switch on. These are genes for metabolism and for handling stress.
What Research Suggests
- ✦Better response to insulin and blood sugar control
- ✦More fat loss, especially deep belly fat (visceral fat)
- ✦More exercise capacity and stamina
- ✦Growth of new mitochondria (cell power plants)
- ✦Anti-aging effects on metabolism
- ✦Less inflammation (swelling)
- ✦Better energy and recovery
Dosing Guide
Common dose5–10 mg per week
Range5–10 mg, 1–3 times per week
How Often5 days on / 2 off, or 3 times per week
How it is givenInjection under the skin
Notes
Comes in 10 mg and 20 mg vials. Mix and handle it the way your research plan says.
Where Research Stands
It is being studied now. Research looks at metabolic disease, how the body handles exercise, and aging.
How to Store It
Powder: keep in the fridge. After mixing: keep in the fridge and use within 30 days.
Legal Status
Sold for research only. Not approved to treat people.
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