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Best MOTS-c Dosage for Endurance: Protocol Comparison
Standard Endurance Research 10mg 2x/week 8 weeks Mitochondrial biogenesis, VO2max improvement, sustained aerobic capacity Gold standard protocol. Backed by published research, balances efficacy with practical feasibility, suitable for most endurance-focused in
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- Standard Endurance Research
- 10mg
- 2x/week
- 8 weeks
- Mitochondrial biogenesis, VO2max improvement, sustained aerobic capacity
- Gold standard protocol. Backed by published research, balances efficacy with practical feasibility, suitable for most endurance-focused investigations
- Acute Performance Testing
- 12.5–15mg
- 3x/week
- 4–6 weeks
- Lactate threshold shift, time-to-exhaustion extension, glycogen sparing during single-session tests
- Higher resource demand, produces faster observable changes but limited long-term mitochondrial remodelling. Best for short-term competitive performance trials
- Extended Metabolic Health
- 5–7.5mg
- 12–16 weeks
- Long-term insulin sensitivity, baseline mitochondrial function maintenance, metabolic flexibility
- Lower per-cycle cost, requires longer observation period to detect meaningful adaptation. Suitable for longitudinal health studies rather than performance peaks
- Pre-Workout Acute Enhancement
- 7.5–10mg
- Pre-training (30–60 min before)
- 4–8 weeks
- Session-specific performance (power output, glycogen sparing, lactate clearance)
- Synergises AMPK activation with training stimulus. Effective for improving training quality but requires consistent timing discipline
- Post-Workout Recovery Focus
- 10–12.5mg
- Post-training (within 90 min)
- 8–12 weeks
- Mitochondrial biogenesis, PGC-1α upregulation, recovery acceleration between high-volume sessions
- Maximises adaptation signalling during recovery window. Ideal for protocols where cumulative training volume is the primary driver of endurance gains