TUDCA vs MOTS-c
Side-by-side comparison of TUDCA and MOTS-c: mechanism, half-life, dose range, safety profile, and vendor pricing.
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TUDCA
MOTS-c
TUDCA
TUDCA (tauroursodeoxycholic acid) is a hydrophilic bile acid formed by taurine conjugation of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA, the active ingredient in the widely-prescribed cholestasis medication Ursodiol). TUDCA occurs…
Lowest listed price: $79.99 across 1 listing
Full TUDCA profileMOTS-c
MOTS-c (Mitochondrial ORF of the Twelve S rRNA type-c) is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide — a member of a recently discovered class of small peptides encoded in mitochondrial DNA rather than nuclear DNA. It…
Lowest listed price: $44.99 across 9 listings
Full MOTS-c profileSide-by-side comparison
| Attribute | TUDCA | MOTS-c |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Liver Support | Longevity & Cellular Health |
| Research Stage | Preclinical | Preclinical |
| Mechanism of Action | TUDCA's mechanism of action operates through several distinct but overlapping pathways, making it unusual among bile acid therapeutics in having multiple pharmacologically meaningful modes of activity beyond simple bile-acid replacement. Pathway 1: Bile acid… | A New Class of Signaling Molecule MOTS-c belongs to the mitochondrial-derived peptides (MDPs) - a class of small peptides encoded within mitochondrial DNA open reading frames that were historically thought to encode only ribosomal RNAs. The known MDPs include:… |
| Half-Life | — | ~4–6 hours |
| Typical Dose Range | — | 5,000–10,000 mcg (5–10 mg) per injection |
| Dosing Frequency | — | 2-3 times per week |
| Administration | — | Subcutaneous, Intramuscular |
| Side Effects | TUDCA has an exceptionally favorable safety profile with decades of clinical use at the traditional cholestasis doses and accumulating safety data at the higher doses used in ALS trials. Common side effects (5-15% at typical doses 250-1,000 mg/day): - Mild… | Reported Effects (limited human data) - Injection site reactions — Mild erythema, transient itching at SC injection site. Site rotation minimizes. Probably the single most reported issue. - Transient fatigue — Some users report mild fatigue in the first week… |
| Molecular Weight | — | 2174 Da |
| Common Vial Sizes | — | 5mg, 10mg |
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TUDCA: potential benefits
- No structured benefit list published.
MOTS-c: potential benefits
- Insulin sensitivity
- Exercise mimicry
- Metabolic health
- Anti-aging
- Fat oxidation
- Longevity
Frequently asked
What's the difference between TUDCA and MOTS-c?
TUDCA is a liver support that tudca's mechanism of action operates through several distinct but overlapping pathways, making it unusual among bile acid therapeutics in having multiple pharmacologically…. MOTS-c is a longevity & cellular health that a new class of signaling molecule mots-c belongs to the mitochondrial-derived peptides (mdps) - a class of small peptides encoded within mitochondrial dna open reading frames that…. The two differ in mechanism, half-life (not reported vs ~4–6 hours), and typical dose range.
Which has the longer half-life, TUDCA or MOTS-c?
TUDCA has a half-life of not reported. MOTS-c has a half-life of ~4–6 hours. Longer half-lives generally mean less frequent dosing but slower on/off kinetics.
Which is cheaper, TUDCA or MOTS-c?
Lowest listed price on BodyHackGuide: TUDCA from $79.99, MOTS-c from $44.99. Prices are pulled from the vendor listings tracked on BHG and change frequently. See the compare tables on each compound page for the current set of offers.
Can you stack TUDCA and MOTS-c?
Stacking depends on mechanism overlap, safety profile, and goals. TUDCA and MOTS-c should only be stacked after reviewing each compound's individual protocol page, side effect profile, and any published interaction data. Use the BodyHackGuide stack builder for a structured review before combining research compounds.
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