Performance & Mitochondrial

Peptides in this category relate to cellular energy production, mitochondrial function, and exercise-associated signaling. Research often examines pathways involved in how cells generate and use energy, adapt to physical stress, and regulate metabolism at the mitochondrial level. These compounds are discussed in educational contexts around endurance, metabolic efficiency, aerobic capacity, and the biology of exercise adaptation, with much of the evidence coming from preclinical and animal models and the degree of human data varying by compound.

• MOTS-C

  No human data

  MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for its role in metabolic signaling, stress response, and exercise biology.

  human 0 · sources 6

• SS-31

  Approved medicine

  A mitochondria-targeting peptide studied for its role in cellular energy production. FDA-approved in 2025 for one rare disease, and investigational for everything else.

  human 3 · sources 5