I heard everyone loud and clear MOTS-C the research is all over the place what is the best research protocol. Here is the full breakdown please watch the video for my full thoughts. As always feel free to ask questions. What is MOTS-C? MOTS-C (Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c) is a mitochondrial-derived peptide that acts as a metabolic regulator. Unlike most peptides that are encoded in nuclear DNA, MOTS-C is encoded within mitochondrial DNA and plays a crucial role in cellular energy metabolism. Think of it as a direct communication signal from your mitochondria to the rest of your body about energy status and metabolic needs. How It Works: MOTS-C primarily works by: - AMPK Activation - Enhances cellular energy sensing and metabolic regulation, essentially acting as your body's "fuel gauge" - Glucose Regulation - Improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle, helping your cells use energy more efficiently - Metabolic Switching - Promotes the shift from glucose to fat metabolism, improving metabolic flexibility - Mitochondrial Function - Directly enhances mitochondrial efficiency and biogenesis (creation of new mitochondria) - Gene Expression - Regulates metabolic gene expression to optimize energy production at the cellular level - Stress Response - Helps cells adapt to metabolic stress and maintain energy homeostasis Key Benefits: ✅ Enhanced energy production and reduced fatigue ✅ Improved insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism ✅ Increased fat oxidation and metabolic flexibility ✅ Protection against age-related metabolic decline ✅ Enhanced exercise capacity and physical performance ✅ Potential longevity and healthspan benefits ✅ Improved mitochondrial function and cellular energy ✅ Better metabolic adaptation to exercise and stress ✅ May support healthy weight management ✅ Cognitive energy and mental clarity Why MOTS-C Is Unique: MOTS-C is especially interesting because it declines with age and metabolic dysfunction. Supplementing it may help restore youthful metabolic function. It's also been shown to have exercise-mimetic properties, meaning it can activate some of the same beneficial pathways that exercise does.

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@Derek Pruski do you have any good information on this? It sounds promising and something I would really like to add to my lab animals stacks. Thank you!!

Most people treat all peptides the same when stopping—they just quit cold turkey after hitting their protocol length. But different peptide classes affect different systems, and understanding these mechanisms can help you make smarter decisions about cessation strategies. Let's break down three common categories with 12-week protocols and efficient taper strategies: 1. GH-RELEASING PEPTIDES (Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, etc.) Hypothetical Scenario: A researcher runs a 12-week protocol with ipamorelin/CJC combo for body composition and recovery. Stops abruptly at week 12. Within 10-14 days: sleep quality tanks (especially deep sleep), recovery slows significantly, joints ache, skin quality declines, noticeable energy drop. The Mechanism: Growth hormone operates on a pulsatile rhythm—your pituitary naturally releases it in waves throughout the day, with major pulses during deep sleep. When you provide exogenous GH secretagogues consistently for 12 weeks: Somatostatin Feedback Increases: Your body's natural "brake" on GH release becomes more sensitive and aggressive. This is homeostasis trying to maintain balance. Pituitary Sensitivity Decreases: The gland reduces its responsiveness to natural GHRH signals—it's gotten "lazy" with consistent external stimulation doing the work. IGF-1 Receptor Dynamics Shift: Tissues adapt to elevated IGF-1 levels, adjusting receptor density and downstream anabolic signaling cascades. Cold Turkey = Your pituitary hasn't been "practicing" natural pulsatile release AND somatostatin is still elevated, creating a double suppression. Your natural GH can temporarily drop BELOW baseline. Efficient 4-Week Taper: - Weeks 1-12: Full protocol (e.g., 200mcg ipamorelin + 100mcg CJC nightly - 7 days/week) - Week 13: Drop to 5 days/week (skip 2 days) - Week 14: Drop to 4 days/week - Week 15: Drop to 3 days/week - Week 16: Drop to 2 days/week - Week 17+: Complete cessation Why it works: Each week of reduced frequency forces your pituitary to reactivate natural pulsatile secretion on more "off days" while still having support. Somatostatin feedback gradually normalizes, and tissues recalibrate to lower IGF-1 without crashing.