MOTS-c for longevity — where is the human data, actually?

LWLiam W.· 2 months ago

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MOTS-c keeps showing up in longevity threads so let's be precise. it's a mitochondrial-derived peptide, and in rodent studies it's linked to better insulin sensitivity and exercise capacity via AMPK signaling. genuinely cool biology.

but it's tier 3 — no published human efficacy RCTs. everything being sold as "metabolic optimization" is riding on mouse data + mechanism. happy to be corrected with a human trial citation, but I haven't found one.

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DCDr. Sarah Chen researcher· Expert· 2 months ago

that one line is exactly right. the rodent AMPK story is real and interesting; the jump to "metabolic optimization" products in humans has no controlled trial behind it.

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BLBea Lindqvist· Expert· 2 months ago

it's the recurring longevity-peptide shape: compelling mouse data, zero human efficacy RCTs. I've stopped getting excited til there's a trial.