{"product_id":"mots-c","title":"MOTS-c","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the *mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene. Research shows that it represents signaling from mitochondria to the nucleus regarding cellular energy status, inhibiting the folate–AICAR cycle, causing the cell to behave as if energy is limited, which activates the AMPK pathway. AMPK activation is shown to improve fuel utilization and activates NRF2, which regulates gene expression related to metabolism and stress response. Studies show that it targets skeletal muscle, liver, and *adipose tissue with high specificity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eResearched Benefits: Supports metabolic flexibility, mitochondrial function, inflammation reduction, bone density, memory, performance, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKey Terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMitochondrial 12S rRNA Gene: A core component that helps mitochondria produce the proteins required for ATP (energy) production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAdipose Tissue: The body’s fat storage tissue that also plays an active role in metabolic regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Research Institute","offers":[{"title":"40mg","offer_id":51337308864790,"sku":null,"price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/8658\/5622\/files\/MOTS-C5MG.jpg?v=1778399358","url":"https:\/\/vanguard-ri.com\/products\/mots-c","provider":"Vanguard Research Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}