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MOTS-c

Mitochondria-encoded 16-amino-acid peptide.

4.5 · 22 reviews
99.1% HPLCLab-verifiedResearch only
MOTS-c, research-grade peptide vial
€ 29,95

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MOTS-c (Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA-c) is a mitochondrial-derived peptide of 16 amino acids that is made naturally in your mitochondria. In research it is best known for metabolism, fat burning and energy, it is sometimes called "exercise in a vial". At GradePurity you buy MOTS-c as a research-grade peptide: ≥99% HPLC purity and same-day shipping from the Netherlands.

What does MOTS-c do?

MOTS-c is sometimes called "exercise in a vial". It is an unusual peptide that is made naturally in your mitochondria, the power plants of your cells, and in research it is studied mainly for metabolism, energy and ageing. It is thought to mimic many of the effects you would normally only get from exercise: better fat burning, more energy and a healthier insulin response.

How does MOTS-c work?

MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide: it is encoded directly in the DNA of your mitochondria. It switches on a key energy sensor in your cells, AMPK, which puts the body into "energy-building mode". It is thought this route is why research links MOTS-c to better insulin sensitivity, fat burning and endurance. Most of the evidence comes from animal and lab studies.

MOTS-c, metabolism and fat burning

The best-known research line around MOTS-c is about metabolism. In animal studies it is linked to "metabolic flexibility", the body's ability to switch easily between sugar and fat for fuel, and to less belly fat and insulin resistance. That is why researchers sometimes call it an "exercise mimetic": something that mimics the effects of exercise. There are no firm claims in humans yet.

MOTS-c dosage

In research, MOTS-c is usually given less often than many other peptides, often around twice a week rather than daily. The exact schedules vary by study and are documented in the literature. GradePurity gives no dosing or administration advice itself: we supply MOTS-c as a research peptide only, and the details on this page (purity, vial size) are intended for your research documentation.

Side effects of MOTS-c

Because MOTS-c is a peptide your own body makes that has only been studied since 2015, little is known about side effects in humans, large clinical studies are lacking. In animal research it was generally well tolerated.

Is MOTS-c legal?

MOTS-c is not a registered medicine, but it may be bought and held as a research-grade peptide for laboratory research. Note: since 2024 MOTS-c has been on the WADA Prohibited List as a metabolic modulator (AMPK activator, category S4) and is banned in sport at all times, no therapeutic use exemption (TUE) is available. GradePurity supplies it for research only, not for human use.

Purity and lab testing

Every batch of MOTS-c is checked in the lab for purity (≥99%) and identity. So you know exactly what you are holding, that is the main difference from anonymous suppliers. The exact specifications are in the table at the bottom of this page.

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What our customers say.

Verified buyers across the Netherlands

★★★★★4.9 / 5Verified
★★★★★

Ordered Friday 3 PM, delivered Tuesday morning in Utrecht. Neatly packed and the COA simply arrived by email.

Sven K.

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BPC-157
★★★★★

Finally a supplier that just shows the HPLC + MS figures. Purity was exactly as promised.

Lotte v.d. B.

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TB-500
★★★★★

Fast parcel out of the Netherlands. Emailed a question, got a reply within a few hours. Top service.

Paul M.

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GHK-Cu
★★★★★

Next business day in Rotterdam. Well and discreetly packed, will definitely order again.

Marco R.

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BPC-157
★★★★★

Ordered around 3 PM, delivered Wednesday morning. Unbranded envelope, my courier had no idea what was inside.

Niels J.

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Ipamorelin
★★★★★

Within 24 hours from NL stock. COA with MS identity confirmation — hard to find anywhere else.

Jonas W.

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CJC-1295
★★★★

Delivery spot-on, COA detailed. Would appreciate a more extensive FAQ per peptide on the site.

Eva R.

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GHK-Cu
★★★★★

Ordered Tuesday before 4 PM, at my door Wednesday in Breda. Payment went flawlessly.

Bram H.

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Semaglutide
★★★★★

Genuinely from NL stock, so no customs hassle. Vial well freeze-dried, everything tightly packed.

Femke S.

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Retatrutide
★★★★

Purity on the HPLC comfortably above 99%. Delivery a day later than hoped, nothing else to fault.

Thijs M.

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TB-500
★★★★★

Ordered Friday 3 PM, delivered Tuesday morning in Utrecht. Neatly packed and the COA simply arrived by email.

Sven K.

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BPC-157
★★★★★

Finally a supplier that just shows the HPLC + MS figures. Purity was exactly as promised.

Lotte v.d. B.

Verified purchase

TB-500
★★★★★

Fast parcel out of the Netherlands. Emailed a question, got a reply within a few hours. Top service.

Paul M.

Verified purchase

GHK-Cu
★★★★★

Next business day in Rotterdam. Well and discreetly packed, will definitely order again.

Marco R.

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BPC-157
★★★★★

Ordered around 3 PM, delivered Wednesday morning. Unbranded envelope, my courier had no idea what was inside.

Niels J.

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Ipamorelin
★★★★★

Within 24 hours from NL stock. COA with MS identity confirmation — hard to find anywhere else.

Jonas W.

Verified purchase

CJC-1295
★★★★

Delivery spot-on, COA detailed. Would appreciate a more extensive FAQ per peptide on the site.

Eva R.

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GHK-Cu
★★★★★

Ordered Tuesday before 4 PM, at my door Wednesday in Breda. Payment went flawlessly.

Bram H.

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Semaglutide
★★★★★

Genuinely from NL stock, so no customs hassle. Vial well freeze-dried, everything tightly packed.

Femke S.

Verified purchase

Retatrutide
★★★★

Purity on the HPLC comfortably above 99%. Delivery a day later than hoped, nothing else to fault.

Thijs M.

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TB-500
★★★★★

The BPC + TB stack comes as two separate vials, each with its own COA. Not pre-mixed — exactly what I wanted.

Tom B.

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Recovery Stack
★★★★★

The COA was clear and readable. Delivered the next business day in The Hague. Helpful support by email.

Charlotte F.

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Selank
★★★★★

Arrived in a plain, neutral envelope. My neighbour who took it in literally had no clue what was inside. Privacy = 10.

Anouk d. V.

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Semax
★★★★★

Purity per COA 99.3%. Vial nicely freeze-dried, no yellow discolouration. Shipping from NL trouble-free.

Lukas K.

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Epitalon
★★★★★

Emailed a question on Saturday, Monday morning I got a reply from a real person. No cookie-cutter template. Real service.

Sara P.

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BPC-157
★★★★★

Shipped to Tilburg in one business day. Payment trouble-free. Identity neatly confirmed by MS on the COA.

Daniel S.

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TB-500
★★★★★

Second order. The first was problem-free, so no reason to look elsewhere. COA again with HPLC + MS figures.

Iris K.

Verified purchase

Ipamorelin
★★★★★

Messaged a question about storage, got a clear answer. Nice that there is simply someone reachable.

Joris V.

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CJC-1295
★★★★★

Completely neutral packaging, nothing visible on the outside. Delivered next day in Nijmegen. Exactly what I was after.

Sanne D.

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Tirzepatide
★★★★★

Shipped quickly from the Netherlands, and the COA confirmed the purity nicely. Third time ordering here without complaints.

Ruben T.

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GHK-Cu
★★★★★

The BPC + TB stack comes as two separate vials, each with its own COA. Not pre-mixed — exactly what I wanted.

Tom B.

Verified purchase

Recovery Stack
★★★★★

The COA was clear and readable. Delivered the next business day in The Hague. Helpful support by email.

Charlotte F.

Verified purchase

Selank
★★★★★

Arrived in a plain, neutral envelope. My neighbour who took it in literally had no clue what was inside. Privacy = 10.

Anouk d. V.

Verified purchase

Semax
★★★★★

Purity per COA 99.3%. Vial nicely freeze-dried, no yellow discolouration. Shipping from NL trouble-free.

Lukas K.

Verified purchase

Epitalon
★★★★★

Emailed a question on Saturday, Monday morning I got a reply from a real person. No cookie-cutter template. Real service.

Sara P.

Verified purchase

BPC-157
★★★★★

Shipped to Tilburg in one business day. Payment trouble-free. Identity neatly confirmed by MS on the COA.

Daniel S.

Verified purchase

TB-500
★★★★★

Second order. The first was problem-free, so no reason to look elsewhere. COA again with HPLC + MS figures.

Iris K.

Verified purchase

Ipamorelin
★★★★★

Messaged a question about storage, got a clear answer. Nice that there is simply someone reachable.

Joris V.

Verified purchase

CJC-1295
★★★★★

Completely neutral packaging, nothing visible on the outside. Delivered next day in Nijmegen. Exactly what I was after.

Sanne D.

Verified purchase

Tirzepatide
★★★★★

Shipped quickly from the Netherlands, and the COA confirmed the purity nicely. Third time ordering here without complaints.

Ruben T.

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