Side effects and watch-outs
- Hypoglycaemia risk (insulin sensitising — monitor blood glucose)
- Injection site reaction
- Fatigue on initiation
- Nausea (uncommon)
Peptide / Longevity
MOTS-c
Mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA. Improves insulin sensitivity, activates AMPK, increases exercise capacity. Declines naturally with age. Strong research interest in metabolic disease and longevity.
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