MOTS-c · Metabolic Peptide · 10mg Vial
MOTS-c 10mg
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide used mainly for metabolic support, body recomposition, energy and exercise-focused protocols. It is a 16-amino-acid signaling peptide naturally encoded by mitochondrial DNA and is closely linked to how skeletal muscle responds to metabolic stress and exercise.
Thai Anabolics supplies Cat Pharmaceuticals MOTS-c in a 10mg freeze-dried vial.
10mg per vial
Cat Pharmaceuticals
Metabolism & energy
Freeze-dried powder
Dosage guide
MOTS-c Dosage
5mg
Once weekly
5mg
Once or twice weekly
10mg/week
Split into 2 × 5mg
8–12 weeks
Then take a break
A simple first cycle is 5mg once per week for the first 2 weeks. From there, many users stay at 5mg weekly or move to 5mg twice per week, spaced about 3 days apart.
Practical protocols
MOTS-c Protocols
| Goal | Dose | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Protocol | 5mg | Once weekly | First 2 weeks |
| Standard Metabolic Protocol | 5mg | Once or twice weekly | 8–12 weeks |
| Performance / Recomp | 5mg | Twice weekly | 8–12 weeks |
| Metabolic Maintenance | 5mg | Once weekly | 8–12 weeks |
Performance-focused users often place the two weekly doses on training days. A common setup is 5mg around 1–2 hours before two important training sessions each week.
Human research shows that the body’s own MOTS-c levels rise during and after exercise, which is one reason the peptide is closely associated with exercise and metabolic adaptation.[2][3]
Mixing guide
How to Mix a 10mg MOTS-c Vial
The easiest setup for the standard 5mg dose is to add 1ml of sterile water to the 10mg vial. This gives a final concentration of 10mg/ml.
Using a U-100 insulin syringe, 100 units = 1ml.
| MOTS-c Dose | U-100 Syringe |
|---|---|
| 2.5mg | 25 units |
| 5mg | 50 units |
| 10mg | 100 units |
Using a different amount of sterile water? Use our Peptide Calculator → for the exact syringe amount.
Metabolism
Why MOTS-c Is Used for Body Recomposition
MOTS-c has attracted attention because of its role in metabolic signaling, skeletal-muscle glucose use and AMPK-related pathways. Early research found that MOTS-c improved insulin sensitivity and reduced diet-related fat gain in animal models.[1]
For bodybuilders and fitness clients, that makes MOTS-c most relevant when the goal is improving metabolic efficiency during a recomp, cutting phase or high-volume training block.
Energy & training
MOTS-c and Exercise Performance
MOTS-c is strongly connected with skeletal muscle and exercise biology. Research in humans found that natural MOTS-c levels increase with exercise, while experimental MOTS-c treatment improved physical performance in young, middle-aged and older mice.[2]
This is why MOTS-c is normally used as an energy, metabolism and performance peptide rather than as a direct appetite-suppression product.
Best uses
What MOTS-c Is Best For
| Goal | How MOTS-c Fits |
|---|---|
| Body Recomposition | Used when improving fuel use and body composition are the priority. |
| Cutting | Can be used during a calorie deficit when training performance and metabolic support matter. |
| Training Performance | Commonly scheduled around important training days. |
| Metabolic Maintenance | 5mg once weekly is the simple lower-frequency protocol. |
10mg vial
How Long Will One MOTS-c Vial Last?
5mg once weekly: 2 weeks
5mg twice weekly: 1 week
10mg/week: 1 week
Storage
MOTS-c Storage
Before mixing: keep the vial cool, dry and protected from direct light.
After mixing: keep refrigerated at approximately 2°C–8°C and protected from direct light.
Independent testing
MOTS-c 10mg Lab Report
The current Cat Pharmaceuticals MOTS-c 10mg vial was independently tested by OnSet Biological Testing Laboratory.
OnSet Biological Testing Laboratory
26-065012
18 June 2026
MT7520
MOTS-c (RP-HPLC-UV)
10.47mg/vial
Purity: 99.31% · Specification: NLT 10mg/vial
Thailand delivery
Buy MOTS-c 10mg in Thailand
Cat Pharmaceuticals MOTS-c is supplied as a 10mg freeze-dried vial. Current price, stock and quantity discounts are shown at the top of this page.
Sources
MOTS-c Sources
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Lee C, Zeng J, Drew BG, et al.
The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistance.
Cell Metabolism. 2015;21(3):443–454.
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Reynolds JC, Lai RWT, Woodhead JST, et al.
MOTS-c is an exercise-induced mitochondrial-encoded regulator of age-dependent physical decline and muscle homeostasis.
Nature Communications. 2021;12:470.
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Acute endurance exercise stimulates circulating levels of mitochondrial-derived peptides in humans.
Journal of Applied Physiology. Human exercise study reporting changes in circulating MOTS-c after exercise.
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Written by
Adrian
Adrian writes practical, experience-led content covering peptides, bodybuilding, fat loss, recovery and performance enhancement in Thailand. On this page, the focus is MOTS-c dosage, metabolic use, training protocols, mixing and independent batch testing.
