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MOTS-c Metabolic Support Protocol

Insulin sensitivity and exercise-adjacent metabolic support

IntermediateMOTS-cLast reviewed 2026-08-29

Overview

MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide most associated in the community with metabolic health and exercise performance rather than direct appetite suppression (unlike the GLP-1 class). Protocols are typically dosed around training days.

Dosing schedule

Informational only — not medical advice.

PhaseAmountFrequencyTimingRoute
Standard5–10 mg2x/weekPre-trainingsubcutaneous injection

Administration

Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water. Commonly dosed on training days rather than a fixed daily schedule.

Cycle length

8 weeks on, 4 weeks off.

Precautions

  • Human data is limited relative to its animal-model literature — treat metabolic claims as preliminary.
  • Monitor blood glucose if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic and using other glucose-affecting compounds concurrently.

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