MOTS-c
Tricks your cells into acting like you just exercised. People use it for energy, fat-burning, and better insulin response.
Typical dose
5 mg
25u, M/W/F AM
Cycle
4–6 wks on (5 mg 3×/wk) / 4 wks off
Timing
Fasted AM (M/W/F) or fasted 30–60 min p…
Where
Abdomen or outer thigh
Standard
Standard
25u5 mg · M/W/F AM
Working dose. Exercise-mimetic, pair with training days if possible. Some sources run a lower 5–10 mg/week total; this 5 mg ×3 (15 mg/week) sits at the higher end of the community range.
Off
4 weeks
Essential break. Skipping leads to tolerance and diminishing returns.
Cycle & timing
Cycle: 4–6 wks on (5 mg 3×/wk) / 4 wks off.
Timing: Fasted AM (M/W/F) or fasted 30–60 min pre-workout; no food 60–90 min before / 60 min after, exercise-mimetic; avoid evening doses.
Where: Abdomen or outer thigh.
What to expect
Early AMPK-driven fatigue and appetite suppression in weeks 1–2 (expected, resolves). Improved metabolic function builds over the cycle. Monitor fasting glucose when stacked with 5-Amino and NAD+.
How much to buy
For 4-wk @ 5 mg × 3/wk:
6
× 10mg vials
2
× 40mg vials
Men & women
Unisex mitochondrial peptide, same protocol for men and women, no cycle effect. Avoid in pregnancy.