How far is Medrein Health from Irving?

Medrein Health & Aesthetics is located approximately 15 miles from Irving, typically a 20-25 minutes drive depending on traffic. We're conveniently located at 420 N Kimball Ave, Southlake, TX 76092.

Do you see many patients from Irving?

Yes! We serve many patients from Irving and throughout the DFW metroplex. Irving residents appreciate our convenient location and choose to make the short drive for Dr. Mikki's expertise and our comprehensive services.

What services are most popular with Irving patients?

Irving patients commonly seek Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, medical weight loss programs, and comprehensive aesthetic consultations. We tailor all treatments to individual goals and needs.

MOTS-C Peptide Therapy for Metabolism & Longevity in Southlake, TX

Southlake & DFW Area

MOTS-C is a groundbreaking mitochondrial-derived peptide that mimics many benefits of exercise at the cellular level. At Medrein Health and Aesthetics in Southlake, TX, Dr. Haritha Mikkilineni (Dr. Mikki) offers MOTS-C therapy as part of comprehensive longevity and metabolic optimization protocols for patients seeking to enhance their healthspan.

What Is MOTS-C?

MOTS-C (Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c) is a peptide encoded within our mitochondrial DNA—the powerhouses of our cells responsible for energy production. Discovered relatively recently, MOTS-C has emerged as a key regulator of metabolism and cellular health.

Often called an “exercise mimetic,” MOTS-C activates similar metabolic pathways as physical exercise. It improves how your cells process glucose and fatty acids, enhances insulin sensitivity, and supports healthy mitochondrial function. Research shows MOTS-C levels naturally decline with age, correlating with decreased metabolic efficiency and increased disease risk.

Benefits of MOTS-C Peptide Therapy

Under Dr. Mikki’s guidance, MOTS-C therapy offers wide-ranging benefits for metabolic and longevity-focused patients:

Enhanced insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism
Improved fat oxidation and metabolic flexibility
Increased exercise capacity and endurance
Support for healthy aging and cellular longevity
Reduced oxidative stress and inflammation
Potential cognitive and cardiovascular benefits

By optimizing mitochondrial function, MOTS-C helps your body produce and utilize energy more efficiently—a foundational element of healthy aging and metabolic wellness.

MOTS-C and Metabolic Health

For patients with metabolic challenges—insulin resistance, prediabetes, difficulty losing weight despite diet and exercise—MOTS-C offers a cellular-level intervention. It helps restore the metabolic flexibility that often declines with age, allowing your body to efficiently switch between burning glucose and fat for fuel.

This makes MOTS-C particularly valuable alongside lifestyle interventions. While nothing replaces regular exercise and healthy nutrition, MOTS-C can amplify the benefits of your efforts and help overcome metabolic roadblocks.

Who Should Consider MOTS-C Therapy?

Dr. Mikki recommends MOTS-C for adults interested in proactive longevity and healthy aging strategies, patients with insulin resistance or prediabetes seeking metabolic support, active individuals wanting to enhance exercise benefits and recovery, those experiencing age-related decline in energy and metabolic function, and anyone pursuing comprehensive cellular health optimization.

During your consultation, Dr. Mikki evaluates your metabolic markers, health history, and goals to determine if MOTS-C fits within your personalized wellness plan.

Integrating MOTS-C with Comprehensive Wellness

MOTS-C works synergistically with other therapies offered at Medrein Health. Many patients combine it with NAD+ therapy to further support mitochondrial function and cellular energy, hormone optimization to address multiple aspects of aging, medical weight loss programs for comprehensive metabolic support, and other peptide therapies based on individual goals.

Dr. Mikki’s approach addresses wellness from multiple angles, creating protocols that work together to optimize your health trajectory.

FAQs

What is MOTS-C?

MOTS-C (Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c) is a naturally occurring peptide encoded in the mitochondrial genome. It plays a crucial role in metabolic regulation, insulin sensitivity, and cellular energy production, earning it recognition as an ‘exercise mimetic’ peptide.

What are the benefits of MOTS-C peptide therapy?

MOTS-C therapy supports improved metabolic function, enhanced insulin sensitivity, increased exercise capacity, better fat metabolism, and cellular longevity. It helps activate similar metabolic pathways as physical exercise, making it valuable for metabolic optimization.

How does MOTS-C support longevity?

MOTS-C promotes healthy aging by optimizing mitochondrial function, reducing oxidative stress, and improving metabolic flexibility. Research shows MOTS-C levels naturally decline with age, and supplementation may help restore youthful metabolic function.

Can MOTS-C help with weight loss?

Yes. MOTS-C improves how your body processes glucose and fat, supporting weight management efforts. It enhances metabolic efficiency and may be combined with other therapies like NAD+ or medical weight loss programs for comprehensive metabolic support.

Who should consider MOTS-C therapy?

MOTS-C is ideal for patients interested in metabolic optimization, those with insulin resistance, individuals seeking longevity support, and active adults wanting to enhance exercise benefits. Dr. Mikki determines candidacy based on individual health profiles.

Ready to optimize your metabolism and support healthy aging?

Schedule your MOTS-C consultation with Dr. Mikki at Medrein Health and Aesthetics in Southlake, TX. Call 214-702-5225 or book online today.