More weight reduction must be clinically indicated by the prescribing provider
All the recruited patients were fully informed about study goals and conditions
doi: 10.3389/fnut.2026.1804917 Received 05 February 2026 Revised 04 March 2026 Accepted 16 March 2026 Published 31 March 2026 Volume 13 - 2026 Edited by Berenice M Romn Calleja, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirn, Mexico Reviewed by Anindita Banerjee, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India Venkateswararao Eeda, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, United States Updates Copyright 2026 Chen, Zou, Li, Liu, Liu, Yao, Peng, Liang, Chen, Huang and Huang
Ideal candidates include: People with metabolic issues like insulin resistance or prediabetes Athletes or fitness enthusiasts seeking better energy and recovery Anyone interested in cellular health and longevity support MOTS-Cs role in mitochondrial function makes it a promising option for metabolic balance