33. MOTS-c (Peptides Episode) - The New Way to Support Insulin Sensitivity, Increasing MOTS-c Naturally, & How MOTS-c Could Enhance Your Workout + Combat Post-Menopausal Weight Gain

Today's episode is filled with peptide therapy, informational gems surrounding MOTS-c! We explore how MOTs-c triggers AMPK pathway activation, enhancing fatty acid oxidation and glycolysis, leading to increased ATP production and reduced "fat storage." Additionally, the episode highlights MOTs-c's role in addressing insulin resistance, evident from studies demonstrating lowered glucose and insulin levels in high-fat diet-induced obese mice and reduced menopausal weight gain. Moreover, the peptide's impact on mitochondrial biogenesis and skin health was discussed, emphasizing its potential to combat aging-related issues. Thanks for tuning in! Topics: 1. Introduction: - Overview of mitochondria's role in energy metabolism - Explanation of energy metabolism process - Importance of mitochondria in energy metabolism and aging 2. MOTs-c: Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide: - Role of mitochondria's genetic material and protein encoding - Introduction to MOTs-c and its translocation - Age-dependent expression and presence of MOTs-c 3. AMPK Pathway Activation by MOTs-c: - Explanation of AMPK as an energy sensor - AMPK activation mechanism by MOTs-c - Resulting increase in fatty acid oxidation and glycolysis - AMPK's role in inactivating ACC in order to prevent fatty acid storage (more fat "burning," less fat "storage") 4. MOTs-c's Impact on Insulin Resistance: - Study on high-fat diet-induced obese mice injected with MOTs-c - Lowered glucose and insulin levels in MOTs-c-treated mice - Reduced oxidative stress and enhanced cellular stress resistance - Study on normal and pre-diabetic patients showing lower MOTs-c levels in T2D 5. Mitochondrial Biogenesis and PGC1-alpha Activation: - Explanation of mitochondrial biogenesis - Role of PGC1-alpha in mitochondrial health and biogenesis - AMPK activation by MOTs-c leading to PGC1-alpha transcription - Stimulation of generation of new, healthy mitochondria 6. MOTs-c's Impact on Aging and Skin Health: - MOTs-c's influence on increasing NAD+ levels through AMPK activation - Necessity of NAD+ for longevity-enhancing sirtuins - MOTs-c's potential to combat age-related decline in NAD+ - Study indicating MOTs-c's potential in preventing skin aging 7. MOTs-c and Menopause: - MOTs-c's potential in reducing weight gain and insulin resistance in menopause - MOTs-c's effects on enhancing insulin sensitivity 8. Peptide Therapy Using MOTs-c: - Explanation of peptide therapy and MOTs-c administration - Caution and recommendation to work with licensed peptide physicians 9. Boosting Endogenous MOTs-c Production: - Human studies showing MOTs-c increases through exercise - Combination of exercise and peptide therapy for enhanced MOTs-c synergy - Personal experience with mitochondrial-focused therapies: an example stack Thanks for tuning in! Use code CHLOEP for 5% off all ⁠⁠Timeline Nutrition products⁠⁠ If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review or share it to your stories over on Instagram. If you tag @synthesisofwellness, Chloe would love to personally thank you for listening! Follow Chloe on Instagram ⁠⁠@synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠⁠⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠⁠⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! Or visit ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠ to see all of Chloe's links, schedule a BioPhotonic Scanner consult with Chloe, or support the show! Thanks again for tuning in!