{"title":"Peptides for Cellular Energy \u0026 Mitochondrial Research","description":"\u003cstyle\u003eheader.purist-hero{display:none!important}.pp-intro{background:#fff!important;padding:0!important}.pp-intro .pp-wrap{max-width:none!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;text-align:left!important}.pp-intro .pp-kicker,.pp-intro .pp-trust{display:none!important}.pp-body{background:#fff!important;padding:0!important}.pp-body .pp-wrap{max-width:none!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important}.pp-body .pp-cta,.pp-faqwrap:empty{display:none!important}.px-cut{display:none!important}\n.px{--nv:#0d2233;--tl:#3a9ab5;--ink:#1f2937;--mut:#5b6b7a;--ln:#e3e8ee;--sf:#f5f8fa;font-family:Montserrat,-apple-system,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6}.px *{box-sizing:border-box}.px h1,.px h2,.px h3,.px h4{color:var(--nv)!important;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 14px;padding:0;border:0}.px p,.px li,.px td,.px th,.px div,.px span{color:var(--ink)}.px 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href=\"\/collections\"\u003eCollections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Mitochondrial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003eCellular Energy \u0026amp; Mitochondria\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePeptides for Cellular Energy \u0026amp; Mitochondrial Research\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-lede\"\u003ePeptides for energy are compounds studied for how cells produce and regulate energy at the mitochondrial level, rather than through central nervous system stimulation. The two compounds in this category — NAD+ and MOTS-C — represent the two sides of that question: the coenzyme that makes ATP production possible, and the peptide that signals how efficiently mitochondria operate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"px-ticks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99%+ Verified Purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent HPLC Assay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird-Party Lab Tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyophilised \u0026amp; Sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-btns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"px-b1\" href=\"#px-grid\"\u003eView the 2 compounds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"px-b2\" href=\"#px-choose\"\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg class=\"px-img\" alt=\"Purist Peptides research vials for energy and mitochondrial research\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_7_2026_01_55_18_PM.png?v=1772871943\u0026amp;width=900\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-stats\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompounds in category\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99%+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinimum verified purity\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHPLC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependent assay method\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublished COAs in category\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"px-cut\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px px-bot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-sec\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in px-g2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003eMechanisms\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellular energy versus stimulant energy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-lede\" style=\"max-width:none\"\u003eThis distinction defines the category. Stimulants act on the central nervous system to mask fatigue; the compounds here are studied at the level of the mitochondrion, where ATP is actually produced. That is why MOTS-C is described in research contexts as non-stimulant energy support and is often studied with morning or pre-activity timing, and why endpoints are typically endurance, metabolic efficiency and fatigue recovery rather than immediate alertness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg class=\"px-img\" alt=\"Purist Peptides research compounds in a laboratory setting\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_7_2026_11_45_56_AM.png?v=1772864180\u0026amp;width=800\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-sec px-alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003eStudy design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the two compounds differ mechanistically\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-sub\" style=\"max-width:900px\"\u003eNAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme required by the electron transport chain — without adequate availability, ATP production is rate-limited, and availability declines with age. It is researched at 25–100 mg, 3–5× weekly for energy and fatigue endpoints. MOTS-C is a peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA that signals through AMPK to influence metabolic efficiency, insulin sensitivity and fat oxidation; energy and endurance protocols typically run 5 mg, 2–3× weekly over 4–6 weeks. One supplies the substrate, the other tunes the system — which is why they are studied together as often as separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-sec\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003eThe range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompounds in this category\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-sub\"\u003eThe compounds grouped here, each with the pathway it is studied for and the protocol shape most often used.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-cc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-card\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nad\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"NAD+ research peptide vial by Purist Peptides\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/purist-peptides-nad-plus-energy-longevity-anti-aging-cellular-repair-vial.jpg?v=1784719604\u0026amp;width=520\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-cbody\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNAD+\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-mech\"\u003eCellular coenzyme\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-cd\"\u003eAn essential coenzyme central to ATP production, DNA repair and sirtuin signalling. Published third-party test report available (1000 mg). Energy and fatigue-recovery protocols run 25–50 mg, 2–3× weekly over 4–6 weeks; cognitive and neuro-energy models extend to 75 mg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"px-lnk\" href=\"\/products\/nad\"\u003eView NAD+\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-card\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mots-c\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MOTS-C research peptide vial by Purist Peptides\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/purist-peptides-mots-c-10mg-energy-metabolism-endurance-longevity-vial.jpg?v=1784719852\u0026amp;width=520\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-cbody\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMOTS-C\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-mech\"\u003eMitochondrial \/ AMPK\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-cd\"\u003eA mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for AMPK activation, cellular ATP production and muscular efficiency. Published test report available (40 mg).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-meta\"\u003eEnergy and endurance protocols run 5 mg, 2–3× weekly over 4–6 weeks, typically timed to morning or pre-activity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"px-lnk\" href=\"\/products\/mots-c\"\u003eView MOTS-C\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-sec px-alt\" id=\"px-choose\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003eSelection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-sub\"\u003eStart from the research question, not the compound name.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"px-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIf the research question is…\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStart with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFatigue recovery and cognitive energy endpoints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAD+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndurance, performance and metabolic efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMOTS-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth pathways in one protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cellular-longevity-peptide-stack\"\u003eCellular Longevity Stack\u003c\/a\u003e pairs them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroader ageing context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anti-aging-longevity-peptides\"\u003eAnti-Aging \u0026amp; Longevity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetabolic and body-composition endpoints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fat-loss-peptides\"\u003ePeptides for Fat Loss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-sec\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003ePre-paired\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStacks built on this category\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-sub\"\u003eComplete research cycles — every vial needed for the full protocol, 10% below buying the vials separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-stk\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"px-stkc\" href=\"\/pages\/cellular-longevity-peptide-stack\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"px-stkt\"\u003eCellular Longevity Stack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"px-stkd\"\u003eNAD+ + MOTS-C — complete 4-week cycle, 3 vials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"px-stka\"\u003eView the stack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-sec px-alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in px-g2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg class=\"px-img\" alt=\"Independent laboratory testing of Purist Peptides research compounds\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_7_2026_01_51_37_PM.png?v=1772871717\u0026amp;width=800\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003eVerified quality\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTested before it ships\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-sub\"\u003ePublished third-party test reports for NAD+ (1000 mg) and MOTS-C (40 mg) · minimum 99% verified purity · full reconstitution volumes, concentration calculations and syringe measurement guides on each product page · lyophilised, refrigerate 2–8 °C after reconstitution. See Quality Standards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-coas\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"px-coa\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/Purist_Peptides_COA_2026-A-339_MOTS-C.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMOTS-C 10 mg\u003cem\u003e99.11% · COA PDF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-btns\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"px-b2\" href=\"\/pages\/quality-standards\"\u003eSee Quality Standards \u0026amp; all COAs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-sec\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergy research FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"px-ac\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do NAD+ and MOTS-C differ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNAD+ is a coenzyme the electron transport chain requires to produce ATP; its availability declines with age. MOTS-C is a mitochondrially encoded peptide that signals through AMPK to influence metabolic efficiency. One supplies a required substrate, the other modulates the pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"px-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre these stimulants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Both are studied at the mitochondrial level rather than through central nervous system stimulation, which is why MOTS-C is characterised in research as non-stimulant energy support. Endpoints are endurance, metabolic efficiency and fatigue recovery rather than acute alertness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"px-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen are these administered in research protocols?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMOTS-C energy protocols commonly use morning or pre-activity timing. NAD+ is dosed 3–5× weekly without a strict timing requirement. Full protocol detail is on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"px-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan NAD+ and MOTS-C be studied together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — they address the substrate and signalling sides of the same system, so they are frequently paired. The Cellular Longevity Stack combines both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"px-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is purity verified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth compounds have published third-party test reports (NAD+ 1000 mg, MOTS-C 40 mg), and every batch is independently assayed to a minimum of 99% purity, with certificates on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-sec px-alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-kick\"\u003eKeep exploring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated research categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-rel\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anti-aging-longevity-peptides\"\u003eAnti-Ageing \u0026amp; Longevity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fat-loss-peptides\"\u003eFat Loss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lean-muscle-growth-peptides\"\u003eLean Muscle \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sleep-mood-peptides\"\u003eSleep \u0026amp; Mood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-peptides\"\u003eThe full range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/peptide-stacks\"\u003eAll peptide stacks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-cta\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch-grade, verified, traceable.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch assayed by an independent laboratory before release — minimum 99% verified purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-btns\" style=\"justify-content:center\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"px-b1\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#0d2233!important\" href=\"#px-grid\"\u003eShop this category\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"px-b2\" style=\"background:transparent;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35)\" href=\"\/pages\/quality-standards\"\u003eQuality Standards\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-full px-note\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"px-in\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eResearch use only. 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It is an essential compound in research related to cellular energy regulation and metabolic signaling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhysiological Stress\u003c\/b\u003e: Studies investigate how MOTS-C helps cells adapt to various forms of physiological stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eResponse Mechanisms\u003c\/b\u003e: It is used to explore the mechanisms of cellular adaptation, helping researchers understand how cells maintain homeostasis under pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdaptation Pathways\u003c\/b\u003e: The peptide serves as a key subject in research involving the pathways through which mitochondria signal for cellular protection and adaptation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePurity\u003c\/b\u003e: Verified at 99% purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegulatory Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Research Use Only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purist Peptides","offers":[{"title":"10mg","offer_id":51215244886314,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40mg","offer_id":52039590609194,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/purist-peptides-mots-c-10mg-energy-metabolism-endurance-longevity-vial.jpg?v=1784719852"},{"product_id":"nad","title":"NAD+","description":"\u003cp\u003eNAD+ is an essential coenzyme involved in cellular energy production and metabolic function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCellular Repair Positioning:\u003c\/b\u003e Frequently referenced in longevity frameworks focused on repair and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMetabolic Regulation Focus:\u003c\/b\u003e Often linked to glucose and fat metabolism conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e99% Purity Verified:\u003c\/b\u003e Analytically verified for identity and batch consistency prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLyophilized Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e Freeze-dried for improved storage integrity and compound stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegulatory Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Research Use Only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purist Peptides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51215244951850,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/purist-peptides-nad-plus-energy-longevity-anti-aging-cellular-repair-vial.jpg?v=1784719604"}],"url":"https:\/\/puristpeptides.co.za\/collections\/energy-mitochondrial-peptides.oembed","provider":"Purist Peptides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}