MOTS-C: dose range, storage & handling reference
Also known as: MOTSc, mitochondrial-derived peptide
Quick answer
What is MOTS-C?
A peptide encoded by your mitochondria, studied for exercise capacity, insulin sensitivity, and metabolism.
MOTS-C at a glance
| Dose range referenced | Research literature references vary; commonly cited reference points fall in the ~5–10 mg per week range across studies |
| Studied for | Mitochondrial and metabolic research |
| Route referenced in research | Subcutaneous (research) |
| Half-life | Short (reported; exact values vary in literature) |
| Storage | Store lyophilized powder refrigerated (2–8°C) and protected from light; once reconstituted, keep refrigerated and use within the timeframe supported by stability data. |
The dose range above describes figures referenced in research literature. It is not a recommendation.
What MOTS-C is stacked with in research
Sometimes referenced in research discussions alongside other mitochondrial or metabolic compounds such as SS-31 or NAD+; combinations are not well characterized.
Side effects observed in research
- Injection-site reactions (reported)
- Limited human safety data
Reconstituting MOTS-C
Concentration is vial contents divided by water added, whatever the compound: a 5 mg vial with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water gives 2.5 mg/mL. The step-by-step reconstitution guide works through the arithmetic, and the free calculator below returns exact syringe units.
This is a reference entry. An expanded profile — mechanism, cited literature, protocol tables and reconstitution math — is being added across the library.
Skip the MOTS-C math
Enter vial size, water volume, and target dose — the free calculator returns concentration, injection volume, and exact U-100 syringe units.
Source in Canada
COA-documented research compounds, sourced from Canada.
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