MOTS-c
Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-c
It is used a few times a week in longevity-style routines. It is research, not a proven anti-aging treatment. Training and sleep still do more.
Usual range
5–15 mg
Schedule
2–3× weekly
Half-life
Hours; usually 2–3× weekly
How it is used
People look this up for energy and how the body uses fuel.
Subcutaneous
Morning on training days, or 2–3 set weekdays.
4–8 weeks. Longevity users sometimes pulse monthly.
How to mix this vial
Typical vial 10 mg · 1 mL BAC
10 mg + 2 mL → 5 mg/mL. 5 mg = 100 units (full 1 mL) or split vials accordingly.
Fridge. Some keep lyophilized frozen.
Side effects
- Flushing
- Injection-site itch
- Transient fatigue
Who should skip this
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled illness
Nutrition note
Carbohydrate around training is fine. This is a metabolic helper, not a diet.
Stacks
Often stacked with
Human dosing is extrapolated and inconsistent across sources.
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