Mitochondrial Benefits of SS-31 and MOTS-c Peptide Therapy

At Kare Health & Wellness, our approach to healing starts by getting to the root of your problem—on a cellular level.

If you’ve been feeling run down, mentally foggy, or feel like your body just isn’t recovering the way that it used to, it could be a sign that your mitochondria need attention.

These tiny structures are responsible for producing ATP, the energy every cell in your body depends on.

When your mitochondria are damaged or inefficient, it affects everything from your metabolism to your mental clarity.

That’s why mitochondrial peptide therapy has become an exciting focus in Functional Medicine, and two of the most effective options we offer in our Springfield clinic are SS-31 and MOTS-c.

While both peptides aim to restore and enhance mitochondrial function, they do so in different—and complementary—ways.

At Kare Health & Wellness, we often recommend starting mitochondrial peptide therapy with SS-31.

Also known as Elamipretide, this peptide works by protecting and stabilizing your mitochondria, particularly by targeting a key structural component called cardiolipin.

This helps reduce oxidative stress, prevent cellular damage, and improve energy production—especially important for patients struggling with chronic illness, inflammation, or organ stress.

SS-31 acts quickly, almost like a bodyguard for your mitochondria, offering fast-acting support that lays the foundation for deeper healing.

Once that foundation is in place, MOTS-c becomes the next step in the mitochondrial peptide therapy process.

MOTS-c is naturally produced by your own mitochondria and functions as a powerful signal that helps your body adapt to stress and improve metabolic performance.

It activates AMPK, a critical regulator of energy balance, which helps the body burn fat more efficiently, increase insulin sensitivity, and even build new mitochondria.

For patients looking to enhance endurance, support weight loss, or slow the aging process, MOTS-c is an excellent long-term mitochondrial peptide therapy strategy.

Think of it as the software upgrade that helps your now-repaired mitochondria work more efficiently and communicate better with the rest of your body.

Together, these peptides offer a synergistic mitochondrial peptide therapy solution.

By starting with SS-31 to repair and protect the mitochondria, and then introducing MOTS-c to improve performance and efficiency, patients can experience noticeable improvements in energy, focus, and overall wellness.

Whether you’re recovering from chronic illness or simply looking to optimize your vitality, this two-step mitochondrial support protocol is one of the most powerful offerings available in peptide therapy in Springfield, MO.

Our clinic takes a personalized approach to peptide therapy, guided by the principles of Functional Medicine. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment.

Instead, we look at your full health picture and tailor therapies to support healing from the inside out.

If you’re interested in learning more about SS-31, MOTS-c, or other mitochondrial peptide therapies available at Kare Health & Wellness, we’re here to help you explore what’s possible.

At Kare Health & Wellness, we’re proud to be Springfield’s most innovative and trusted Functional Medicine clinic, always staying ahead of the curve when it comes to patient care.

Our commitment to offering the most advanced, science-backed therapies is what sets us apart. And mitochondrial peptide therapy is just one example.

We are currently the only clinic in the Springfield area offering mitochondrial peptides like SS-31 and MOTS-c, giving our patients access to options that most traditional clinics don’t provide.

Whether you’re looking for long-term wellness support, anti-aging strategies, or advanced tools for chronic illness recovery, Kare is here to deliver care that’s cutting-edge, compassionate, and always centered around you.

To schedule a consultation or find out if peptide therapy is right for you, contact us today. Let’s work together to restore your energy, improve your cellular health, and support a life full of strength and clarity.

Keri Sutton - RN, MSN, ANP-C, AGPCNP-BC

Keri is a Nurse Practitioner and founder at Kare Health & Wellness. Keri's pursuit of personal answers to her own health issues landed her in the top of Functional Medicine. As she utilized functional Medicine to get her own health and life back, she made it her life's work to bring this empowering form of healthcare to as many people as she can.

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