Metabolic
MOTS-c
Mitochondrial Energy and Metabolism
Flat $35 tracked shipping40mg per vial
| Test | Result | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Purity, HPLC | 99.02% | PASS |
| Identity, LC-MS | 2174.6 Da | PASS |
| Sterility | No growth | PASS |
| Endotoxin | Within limit | PASS |
| Heavy metals + fentanyl | Not detected | PASS |
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The short answer
What is MOTS-c?
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide: a short sequence encoded inside the mitochondria rather than the cell nucleus, studied as an exercise mimetic that activates AMPK, the cell's energy-sensing pathway. In animal research it improved metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and obesity endpoints (Lee et al., 2015), but it has no large registered human obesity trials, so it is best read as a research-grade metabolic peptide rather than a proven weight-loss drug. Published MOTS-c dosage protocols describe administration a few times per week, in courses rather than continuously, and timed around training; what ships here is a reference to those study ranges in units, not a dose for any individual.
The Science
An Exercise Mimetic at the Cellular Level
MOTS-c is encoded inside the mitochondria, the energy factories of your cells. Research suggests it activates AMPK, the same energy-sensing pathway exercise triggers, which is why it is studied as a metabolic and exercise-mimetic peptide.
AMPK Activation
Engages the cellular energy sensor that governs how cells burn glucose and fat.
Insulin Sensitivity
Studied for improving how effectively cells respond to insulin and use glucose.
Metabolic Flexibility
Supports how readily the body switches between fuel sources, as training does.
Applications
Common Use Cases
Metabolic Support
For people focused on insulin sensitivity and fuel efficiency.
Training Adjunct
Timed around exercise to complement the adaptations of training.
Body Recomposition
Body composition and insulin sensitivity are studied endpoints for this compound.
GLP-1 Stack
Paired with Retatrutide for a broader metabolic approach.
Reported Findings
What has MOTS-c research shown?
People searching MOTS-c benefits or before-and-after results are usually after a transformation. The honest answer is that MOTS-c's reported effects come from cell and animal research, not from large registered human trials, so there is no clinical before-and-after dataset, and transformation photos online are anecdotal and uncontrolled. What the published work does describe is metabolic and mitochondrial: improved insulin sensitivity, better handling of glucose and fat, and exercise-like adaptations at the cellular level (Lee et al., 2015; Reynolds et al., 2021).
What the MOTS-c studies measured
| Study | Research model | What it reported |
|---|---|---|
| Lee et al., 2015 | Diet-induced obese mice and cell models | MOTS-c promoted metabolic homeostasis and reduced obesity and insulin resistance. |
| Lee et al., 2016 | Review of muscle and fat metabolism | Characterised MOTS-c as a regulator of muscle and fat metabolism. |
| Reynolds et al., 2021 | Exercise and aging models | Described MOTS-c as an exercise-induced regulator of age-dependent physical decline and muscle homeostasis. |
| Kumagai et al., 2024 | Skeletal muscle, molecular | MOTS-c modulated skeletal muscle function by binding and activating CK2. |
Read this as a record of what each study measured, not a promised outcome for any individual. For the administration patterns those protocols used, reported in units and timed around training, see our MOTS-c dosage page. Any personal protocol is a decision for a licensed clinician.
Research Timeline
What the studies measured, and when
Research Timeline
What the studies measured, and when
Research timeline
What the studies measured, and when
What it is
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide, studied for metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity and obesity endpoints (Lee et al., Cell Metab 2015).
Exercise mimetic
It is studied as an exercise mimetic, which is why published protocols describe administration timed around training.
Evidence base
MOTS-c has no comparable human dataset to the GLP-1 class, so there are no documented human adverse-event figures to weigh against its reported endpoints.
Cycling
MOTS-c is typically pulsed rather than run continuously. Any cycling schedule is a decision for a licensed clinician.
Your Kit
What's Included
$185 USD
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MOTS-c 40mg Vial
40mg per vial · Lyophilized powder, sealed vial
Study Protocol Reference
The published course ranges, reported in units
Worldwide Shipping
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Ongoing order support
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Your kit includes the vials and bacteriostatic water. Insulin syringes ship to select delivery regions; where they can't ship, we send a same-day sourcing link. A printed reference guide ships with every order.
Traveling with your order
Freeze-dried vials travel well; reconstituted vials travel cold. Rules vary by country. Share your dates when you order.
Why your vials arrive plain
Unlabeled on purpose: discreet, and standard for research-grade material. Match a batch to its certificate with your order number. See the COA page.
Verified orders
What buyers said about their MOTS-c order
4.91 · 11 reviews from orders containing this vial. Published word for word.
a friend from my BJJ class mentioned them while we were waiting for our session to start, basically one sentence about how their shipping to vietnam has been reliable. looked into it that night and ordered two vials, both arrived sealed clean no issues
Anonymous - Cần Thơ
Verified order · Retatrutide, MOTS-c · Aug 30, 2026
arrived on a monday at 9am, i was at work. left it in the mailroom, which is where they always put deliveries. picked it up at 5:30. box was light, about a pound. opened it in the office, label was legible. motsc vial was centered in the foam, cap seal was tight. liquid was clear. no issues at all. the support chat was quick when i had a question about the batch number, they confirmed it in like two minutes. fine.
Tamsin - Manila
Verified order · MOTS-c · Aug 28, 2026
my yoga instructor mentioned them once offhand like two sentences while we were stretching after class. i forgot about it for a week then remembered and looked them up. motss arrived sealed tight, clear liquid, no issues with the box at all
Hana - Hoi An
Verified order · MOTS-c, Epithalon · Aug 10, 2026
this was my second run through and honestly the packaging barely changed between orders in a good way, same tray layout, same tape placement down to the millimeter. whatever process they have running is clearly not improvised week to week
Anon - Boise, ID
Verified order · Tirzepatide, MOTS-c · Jul 26, 2026
support response came in about forty minutes which surprised me a little for a saturday afternoon. they answered my tracking question without making me retype the whole order number twice like last time lol. both vials were sealed clean and clear, batch numbers legible under normal kitchen light
Sarah - Austin, TX
Verified order · CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin, MOTS-c · Jul 24, 2026
labels printed straight, no crooked corners, nothing soft along the edges (came in faster than i expected for my area). third order from them at this point and again nothing needed adjusting or second guessing once it was open. no drama from start to finish really which is basically my whole bar really
Owen - Hanoi
Verified order · MOTS-c, Epithalon · Jun 25, 2026
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Study Protocol Reference, Included
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Research and citations
Peer-reviewed sources
- Lee C, et al. (2015). The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistance. Cell Metabolism. doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2015.02.009
- Kim KH, Son JM, Benayoun BA, Lee C. (2018). The Mitochondrial-Encoded Peptide MOTS-c Translocates to the Nucleus to Regulate Nuclear Gene Expression in Response to Metabolic Stress. Cell Metabolism. doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2018.06.008
- Reynolds JC, et al. (2021). MOTS-c is an exercise-induced mitochondrial-encoded regulator of age-dependent physical decline and muscle homeostasis. Nature Communications. doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-20790-0
Citations refer to the peer-reviewed publications these figures are taken from. Every dose range reported on this site is the range a named study used. Not a substitute for medical advice.
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Reconstitution calculator
Concentration math for a lyophilized vial, in units rather than mL.
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Sourcing, COAs, cold-chain, and payment questions answered.
MOTS-c Dosage
The dose ranges published MOTS-c studies used, reported in units and timed around training.
MOTS-c For Metabolic Health
How MOTS-c is studied for insulin sensitivity and metabolic homeostasis.
MOTS-c Half Life
What the research does and does not establish about how quickly MOTS-c clears.
MOTS-c Side Effects
Reported tolerability and the effects most commonly mentioned, honestly framed.
MOTS-c FAQ
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