Intermediate · 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off (repeat)
MOTS-c Metabolic Boost
The exercise-mimetic peptide: 5mg weekly split across 2-3 injections. Mitochondrial-derived peptide that activates AMPK for metabolic optimization, insulin sensitivity, and exercise performance.
- Type
- single
- Source
- evidence-based
- Pattern
- 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off
Compounds
MOTS-c
SC · Morning or pre-workout (aligns with exercise-mimetic effects). ~1.7mg per injection, 3x/week.
SC · Morning or pre-workout (aligns with exercise-mimetic effects). ~1.7mg per injection, 3x/week.
5 mg
3x-week
3x-week
Notes
Supply: 5mg/week × 4 weeks = 20mg → 2 × 10mg vials per cycle. Store at -20°C ideal. May cause hypoglycemia-like symptoms if taken fasting without food. Energy improvements within 1-2 weeks.
Source notes
PMID: 26586190 (original discovery). PMID: 33462411 (exercise-induced effects). Dr. Iman Bar: 5mg 2-3x/week. Happy Hormones MD: 0.5mg 2x/week. CohBar CB4211 analog Phase 1b: 25mg/day.
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