882: 882: Biohacking Your Mitochondria: How Carbon 60 Could Be the Ultimate Anti-Aging Antioxidant

Are you searching for the ultimate mitochondrial biohack to add to your longevity stack? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Chris Burres, a carbon nanomaterials scientist, longevity researcher, and the Chief Scientist of MyVitalC. Chris breaks down the astonishing science behind ESS60, a specially processed form of Carbon 60 (C60) for human consumption. Discovered at Rice University and awarded the Nobel Prize in 1996, this spherical, 60-carbon molecule was originally assumed to be toxic due to its structural similarity to benzene. However, when subjected to a toxicity study in Paris, the Wistar rats given the molecule actually lived 90% longer than the control group—and died with zero tumors.   Chris explains exactly how this molecule operates inside your cells through the “BOSS” (Buffering Oxidative Stress System) theory. Rather than acting as a standard antioxidant that might dampen your body’s healthy hormetic response to exercise, ESS60 acts as a selective antioxidant “sponge” inside the mitochondria. It buffers the dangerous reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by modern stressors, preventing them from running wild and causing oxidative stress and “inflammaging”. We also discuss the immediate clinical benefits reported by users—including intense daytime mental focus, significantly deeper sleep at night, and reductions in frequent headaches and hsCRP inflammatory markers.   

Special Offers:
Chris has created a custom page just for our listeners! Visit myvitalc.com/drkay to:
– Download a free PDF of 18 biohacking tips compiled from 57 longevity experts.   
– Claim exclusive discount codes of up to 40% off on MyVitalC ESS60 olive oil and the UTH29 (Youth 29) peptide skin Reduo set.   
– Purchase an autographed copy of Chris’s book, Live Longer and Better, where 100% of the $10 autograph fee goes directly to Operation Underground Railroad.   

Guest Information:
Chris Burres is the Chief Scientist of MyVitalC and the host of the Live Longer and Better podcast. You can follow his health and longevity tips on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram at @MyVitalC. 

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