MOTS-c peptide calculator
A 10 mg MOTS-c vial mixed with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water holds 5 mg/ml. A 10 mg dose is 2.00 ml — 200 units on a U-100 insulin syringe — and the vial holds 1 dose of that size.
MOTS-c dosage chart: units to draw
Units on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 ml) for MOTS-c doses from 5 mg to 10 mg, by how much bacteriostatic water is in a 10 mg vial. The highlighted row is the 10 mg dose used above.
| Dose | 1 ml water 10 mg/ml | 2 ml water 5 mg/ml | 3 ml water 3.33 mg/ml | Doses per vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg | 50 u 0.50 ml | 100 u 1.00 ml | 1.50 ml over 100 u | 2 |
| 10 mg | 100 u 1.00 ml | 2.00 ml over 100 u | 3.00 ml over 100 u | 1 |
At this mix a 10 mg MOTS-c dose is 2.00 ml — more than a full U-100 insulin syringe (1 ml, 100 units). Volumes this large are usually drawn with a standard graduated syringe instead, or the dose is split.
Unit math only, not a dosing recommendation. The dose range is what published protocols and trials describe; see the MOTS-c guide for sources.
How to reconstitute MOTS-c
- Wipe both vial stoppers with a fresh alcohol swab and let them dry.
- Draw 2 ml of bacteriostatic water into a syringe.
- Insert the needle at an angle into the MOTS-c vial and let the water run slowly down the inner wall — do not inject directly onto the powder.
- Do not shake. Gently swirl the vial until the peptide fully dissolves.
- Storage for MOTS-c: Lyophilized refrigerated. Reconstituted: refrigerated, use within 28 days.
- For a 10 mg dose, draw to the 200-unit mark (2.00 ml) on a U-100 insulin syringe.
About MOTS-c
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded within mitochondrial DNA. It is studied for its role in metabolic regulation, insulin sensitivity, and exercise-like cellular effects.
Half-life: Short (minutes systemically); downstream effects persist longer
Typical dose range: 5–10 mg per injection, 2–3x weekly
Class: Mitochondrial-derived peptide (16 amino acids)
Regulatory status: Not FDA approved. Research use only.
Read the full MOTS-c guide → — mechanism, side effects, storage, regulatory status and citations. Or browse the whole peptide glossary.
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Need a different unit or a different question? The peptide dose converter moves a dose between mcg, mg and IU, and the MOTS-c half-life chart shows how concentration accumulates across a dosing cadence. Loading MOTS-c into a reusable 3 ml pen instead of drawing it with a syringe? The peptide pen calculator turns the same vial into mcg per click and clicks to dial. All of them are listed on the free peptide tools page.
MOTS-c calculator FAQ
Is this a MOTS-c peptide calculator or a reconstitution calculator?
Both. This MOTS-c calculator converts vial strength, bacteriostatic-water volume, and target dose into milliliters and insulin-syringe units. It does not recommend a medical dose.
How much bacteriostatic water for a 10 mg MOTS-c vial?
This page is pre-filled with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water for a 10 mg MOTS-c vial because that is a common research ratio. You can adjust the water amount in the full calculator.
How many units is a 10 mg MOTS-c dose?
200 units on a U-100 insulin syringe, when a 10 mg vial is mixed with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water (5 mg/ml). That is 2.00 ml. With a different amount of water the unit count changes — the dose chart on this page lists 1 ml, 2 ml, 3 ml mixes.
How many doses are in a 10 mg MOTS-c vial?
1 doses of 10 mg. The number of doses depends only on vial strength and dose size — adding more or less water changes the volume of each draw, not how many draws the vial holds.
Does this MOTS-c dosage calculator give medical advice?
No. It only performs unit math. Dosing, titration, and whether MOTS-c is appropriate are clinical decisions that should be made with a licensed healthcare professional.
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