Overview
Clinical Benefits
- Enhances exercise performance
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- Promotes fat oxidation
- Anti-aging metabolic effects
Administration
Subcutaneous injection
Drug class: mitochondrial peptide
Clinical Dosing
Typical dosage
5mg 2x weekly SubQ
Starting dose
5mg
Cadence
2x weekly
Full titration schedule
| Phase | Dose |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1-2 | 5mg two times weekly SubQ |
| Weeks 3+ | 5-10mg two times weekly, cycle 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off |
Safety Profile
Side effects
- • Injection site reaction
- • Mild nausea
Contraindications
- • Pregnancy
- • Active cancer
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Cycling guidance
Off: 2 wks
Cycling optimizes metabolic adaptation
Frequently asked questions
MOTS-c is most commonly researched for: Enhances exercise performance, Improves insulin sensitivity, Promotes fat oxidation, Anti-aging metabolic effects.
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Information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Peptides should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.