Mitochondrial

MOTS-c

Compounding-legal

An exercise mimetic encoded by mitochondrial DNA — activates AMPK signaling.

Mechanism

Mitochondrial-derived peptide. An exercise mimetic encoded by mitochondrial DNA — activates AMPK signaling. For full mechanism, dosing protocol, and stacking guidance, ask the AI Advisor or open the compound in-app.

Peer-Reviewed Studies (3)

MOTS-c Promotes Metabolic Homeostasis

Cell Metabolism · 2015

Discovery: AMPK activation, prevented diet-induced insulin resistance.

PubMed PMID 25738459

MOTS-c is Exercise-Induced Mitochondrial-Encoded Regulator

Nat Commun · 2021

Improved physical performance in aged mice; exercise raises endogenous levels.

PubMed PMID 33479211

MOTS-c and Cellular Energetics

Free Radic Biol Med · 2019

Enhanced exercise capacity and glucose tolerance.

PubMed PMID 30735833

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