Living longer in good health is an important research aim. Improvement in one laboratory result does not yet mean it has been achieved.
Separate pathways in this area: MOTS-c.
A research question connects these topics. The quality of evidence and each substance's status may differ completely.
Learn the terms, how to read research and the key safety information.
Longevity / Sport
MOTS-c is a short peptide associated with mitochondria, the parts of cells involved in producing energy. Researchers investigate its relationship with exercise, metabolism and ageing. However, mouse findings and measurements of natural MOTS-c in humans do not mean that administering it improves human health or extends life.
A new registry entry shows which questions researchers want to investigate. It does not yet answer whether MOTS-c helps patients.
Longevity is sometimes used to describe very different outcomes. Check whether the study assessed human lifespan, animal performance or a single measurement in a cell.