{"product_id":"mots-c","title":"MOTS-C Refill (20mg\/40mg)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMitochondrial-Derived Peptide · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance, metabolic health, and mitochondrial function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOTS-C is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded in the mitochondrial DNA. It was only identified in 2015 and is one of a small class of mitochondrial-derived peptides that regulate metabolic homeostasis at the cellular level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow it works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOTS-C improves insulin sensitivity, enhances glucose uptake into cells, and boosts mitochondrial function — the cellular process that produces energy. It activates AMPK, a key metabolic sensor, which improves how the body uses fuel during exercise and at rest. Levels of naturally circulating MOTS-C decline with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"167\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"457\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetabolic health, athletic performance plateaus, insulin sensitivity, stubborn fat loss, age-related metabolic decline, and endurance athletes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–10 mg three times per week, administered subcutaneously. Some protocols use 10 mg twice per week with similar outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtocol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRun in 4-week cycles with a 2–4 week break between cycles. Effects on body composition and endurance typically become noticeable by week three.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacks With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs well with NAD+ for longevity and energy protocols, and with Tesamorelin for body recomposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell tolerated with few reported side effects. May cause mild fatigue in the first week as the body adapts. Reconstituted MOTS-C should be kept refrigerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10mg \/ 40mg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Goal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMetabolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitals Global","offers":[{"title":"40mg","offer_id":43189006139459,"sku":"MT10","price":380.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20mg","offer_id":43189006172227,"sku":"MT11","price":380.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7403\/7571\/files\/vitals_cartridge_front_1_48b0103d-1576-4739-ad27-848c655e305b.png?v=1777264445","url":"https:\/\/vitalsbrand.com\/products\/mots-c","provider":"Vitals Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}