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Research Protocol

MOTS-C

Important

Read the Prep & Injection Guide for proper reconstitution, syringe sizing, and injection protocols. Mistakes here can compromise your research.

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01

Pick your vial size

02

Mix with BAC water

For a 10 mg vial, add

1 mL (100 units) BAC water

03

Draw your dose

Protocol
Units
Mg
Frequency
Protocol #1
50 units
5 mg
Every 5 days × 40–80 days
Protocol #2
30 units
3 mg
Every 3 days × 8–10 wks

Subcutaneous administration only. Dose is consistent regardless of vial size.

04

Timing & administration

Protocol #1 cycle

40–80 days

50 units every 5 days.

Protocol #2 cycle

8–10 weeks

30 units every 3 days.

Route

Subcutaneous

Subcutaneous administration only.

Timing

Fasted

Take first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30–60 minutes before exercise while fasted.

Quick Rules

  • Subcutaneous administration only.
  • Take on an empty stomach or 30–60 minutes before exercise while fasted.
  • Protocol #1: 50 units (5 mg) every 5 days for 40–80 days.
  • Protocol #2: 30 units (3 mg) every 3 days for 8–10 weeks.
  • 10 mg vial: mix with 1 mL (100 units) BAC water.
  • 20 mg vial: mix with 2 mL (200 units) BAC water.
  • 40 mg vial: mix with 4 mL (400 units) BAC water.
  • Rotate injection sites daily for comfort and hygiene.
  • Do not use while pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Not appropriate for children or adolescents.
  • Avoid extremely high doses or prolonged use — may cause oxidative stress or tissue fatigue.
  • May disrupt thyroid or cortisol rhythms if overused.

Do NOT use if

Pregnant or breastfeeding · children or adolescents · known hypersensitivity to mitochondrial peptides · extremely high doses or prolonged use (may cause oxidative stress, tissue fatigue, or disrupted thyroid / cortisol rhythms).

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