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Plain-English guides to MOTS-c, mitochondrial-derived peptides and their regulatory status.
Guide
What is MOTS-c? A simple, honest beginner’s guide
MOTS-c is a tiny peptide made from mitochondrial instructions. What it is, what mouse and human research shows, what’s unknown about effects and side effects, and its legal status.
Regulation
Is MOTS-c legal? FDA status and anti-doping rules, simply explained
MOTS-c is not an approved drug. FDA’s compounding advisers discussed it in July 2026, WADA bans it for athletes, and a phase 2 trial is underway. Here’s what that all means, in plain English.