MOTS-c, 20 mg

MOTS-c, 20 mg
CA$90.00

MOTS-c peptide, a high-purity mitochondrial peptide used in energy, metabolism, and performance research. Popular among labs and health clinics.

Product Name: MOTS-c Peptide
Specification: 20mg/vial
Purity: ≥ 99%
Form: Lyophilized powder
Storage: Store at -20°C, avoid light and moisture

Overview:
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide widely studied for its role in metabolic regulation, energy production, and cellular protection. It’s a rising subject in performance and anti-aging research.

Typical Research Applications:

  • Mitochondrial function and energy studies

  • Cellular protection and metabolism regulation

  • Fatigue resistance and stress models

  • Longevity and endurance performance research

Target Users:
     Health optimization centers
     Longevity and rejuvenation spas
     Peptide resellers and sourcing companies
     Scientific research institutions

Key Benefits of MOTS-c

MOTS-c is primarily used to optimize metabolism and physical performance, effectively "tricking" the body into responding as if it were undergoing intense physical training.

 

  • Enhanced Physical Performance: In research, MOTS-c has been shown to significantly increase endurance and exercise capacity. It improves the way muscles use energy, allowing for longer and more intense activity with less fatigue.

     

  • Weight Management & Fat Loss: It promotes fatty acid oxidation (burning fat for fuel) and has been shown to prevent weight gain even in the presence of a high-fat diet. It effectively shifts the body's metabolism away from fat storage.

     

  • Improved Insulin Sensitivity: MOTS-c activates the AMPK pathway—the same pathway triggered by the diabetes drug Metformin. This helps lower blood sugar levels and makes cells more responsive to insulin, which is crucial for metabolic health.

     

  • Mitochondrial Biogenesis: It signals the body to create new mitochondria and repair existing ones. More healthy mitochondria mean better energy production and a more "youthful" cellular environment.

     

  • Anti-Aging and Longevity: By maintaining metabolic flexibility and reducing systemic inflammation, MOTS-c is studied for its ability to combat age-related physical decline, such as muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and frailty.

     

  • Bone Health: Emerging research indicates that MOTS-c may support bone density by promoting the synthesis of type I collagen and helping to regulate the balance between bone formation and resorption.

     

How MOTS-c Compares to Exercise

While MOTS-c is an "exercise mimetic," it is best understood as a partner to physical activity rather than a total replacement:

Factor                                              Natural Exercise                                                MOTS-c Peptide

Endogenous Levels                   Spike up to 12x during/after exercise.                   Supplements these levels exogenously.  

Primary Action                           Mechanical stress & metabolic demand.              Chemical signaling of metabolic demand. 

Main Results                               Cardiovascular & muscular growth.                       Mitochondrial efficiency & fat oxidation.

Usage & Implementation

 

  • The "Exercise Pulse": In humans, natural MOTS-c levels rise sharply during exercise and stay elevated for several hours. Therefore, many users time their administration around their workout sessions to amplify the natural "signal."

     

  • Administration: It is typically administered via subcutaneous injection. Because it is a 16-amino-acid peptide, it is relatively stable but is usually kept refrigerated once reconstituted.

     

  • Protocol: Common protocols often involve 2–3 injections per week, frequently in "cycles" rather than year-round use, to mimic the ebb and flow of high-intensity training phases.