MOTS-c Guide
The content below is for educational purposes only and is not professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider.
Shelf Life
1] When in powdered form (lyophilized), stable for 1-2 years when kept refrigerated, away from exposure to light.
2] Once reconstituted, shelf life is 1 day if kept refrigerated.
Response Rate
50% response rate if strictly adhering to the protocol.
May take 2-3 treatments to start to feel effects.
Materials Needed
1] MOTS-c: premium grade
2] Bacteriostatic water: Amazon
3] Syringes:
-injection syringe: 31G 0.3mL ADWDiabetes
-reconstitution syringes: 23G 3mL Amazon
4] Alcohol wipes: Amazon
5] Sharps disposal container: Amazon
Reconstitution
MOTS-c 5mg
1] Add 0.3mL air to bac water vial.
2] Draw 0.3mL of bac water from bac water vial.
3] Slowly add 0.3mL bac water to peptide vial.
-Avoid air bubbles.
-Gently swirl (2-4min).
-Store in refrigerator.
Injections
MOTS-c 5mg
1] WHERE: Inject trapezius muscles. Belly is the 2nd best injection site. SubQ injection.
2] SYRINGE: Use 31G syringe.
3] WHEN: Best time to inject is morning time.
4] DURATION: 2-3 times per week
*KEY POINT
MOTS-c is often underdosed. Typically 5-15mg per injection is the lowest quantity before people feel some degree of benefit.
Dose
MOTS-c 5mg
1] Use the minimum effective dose.
2] Inject every day until vial is empty.
3] Dosing
5mg = 30 units (0.3mL) = Low dose (1 vial)
10mg = 60 units (0.6mL) = Medium dose (2 vials)
15mg = 90 units (0.9mL) = High dose (3 vials)
Safety
1] 50% response rate
2] Potential side effects:
a] pain, irritation, redness at injection site (generally resolves within a couple hours)
b] allergic reaction (if occurs, stop use immediately, reaction will get worse with each subsequent injection)
Indications for Use
MOTS-c
1] Improves mitochondrial function and health.
2] Increases cardiovascular function and endurance.
3] Improves cognition.
4] Banned by USADA.
5] Works best with middle aged (or older) athletes
Additional Considerations
a] Best results achieved when exercising regularly, eating healthy, avoiding alcohol and other drugs.
b] Increase intake of animal protein. Reduce carbs, especially simple carbs. Avoid sugar like the plague. Also avoid any other foods that trigger low grade inflammatory response (eg bread is common one).
c] Avoid THC, CBD, alcohol, melatonin, etc these all help induce sleepiness but kill sleep quality. Can try these instead, 30min before bed:
-magnesium glycinate (400-600mg)
-glycine (2,000-3,000mg)