MOTS-C vs NAD+
MOTS-C and NAD+ are both stocked here and are often considered together. This page sets out what differs between them: their class, the sizes and price per milligram, the shape of the published evidence behind each, and where each stands under Canadian law. It does not rank them, because which is appropriate depends on what is being studied.
Side by side
| MOTS-C | NAD+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Mitochondrial-derived peptide | Redox coenzyme (dinucleotide), not a peptide |
| Sizes and price | 10 mg · 40 mg — from $42.00 (best $1.76/mg) | 500 mg · 1000 mg — from $46.50 (best $0.08/mg) |
| Published evidence | 7 cited studies; 1 in people, none controlled. | 8 cited studies; 8 controlled trials in people. |
| Models studied | mouse, cell culture, rat | human |
| Status in Canada | No Drug Identification Number | No Drug Identification Number |
| Formats | vial, starter, value | vial, starter |
Key differences
MOTS-C 7 cited studies; 1 in people, none controlled. NAD+ 8 cited studies; 8 controlled trials in people.
No published study has compared MOTS-C and NAD+ directly. Everything above is drawn from separate studies of each compound, so the two columns are not results from one experiment.
Both are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only and neither is for human or veterinary use.
FAQ
What is the difference between MOTS-C and NAD+?
MOTS-C is mitochondrial-derived peptide; NAD+ is redox coenzyme (dinucleotide), not a peptide. The table above sets out the sizes, the price per milligram, the evidence behind each and their Canadian status.
Which has more published research, MOTS-C or NAD+?
MOTS-C has 7 cited studies on its page and NAD+ has 8. Study count is not quality: the model each one used matters more, and both pages list that for every paper.
Are MOTS-C and NAD+ authorized in Canada?
No Drug Identification Number for MOTS-C. No Drug Identification Number for NAD+. Health Canada authorizes a drug by issuing an eight-digit Drug Identification Number, and most research peptides have none.
Can MOTS-C and NAD+ be used together?
No published study has tested them in combination, so there is no evidence about what a pairing does. We supply both for laboratory research and make no claim about using them together.