Main topics:
1. Understanding the potential benefits of C60 in improving energy levels, brain function, and longevity.
2. The importance of bioavailability and how it can impact the effectiveness of supplements like C60.
3. The challenges in creating a stable and easily absorbable form of C60.
4. Dosing recommendations and the potential risks of excessive intake.
Have you ever heard of C60, the molecule touted as a potential fountain of youth? As an expert in nutrition and metabolic disease, I’ve been keeping a close eye on this promising compound, and today, I want to share with you what I’ve learned about its benefits, challenges, and dosing recommendations.
First things first, what exactly is C60? It’s a molecule of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a soccer ball shape called a fullerene. Research has shown that C60 has antioxidant properties, which means it can neutralize harmful free radicals that can cause oxidative damage in our cells. Moreover, in animal lab studies, C60 has been found to improve energy levels, brain function, and longevity.
But here’s the catch. C60 is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) molecule, which makes it difficult for our bodies to absorb and utilize it effectively. This is where bioavailability comes in. Bioavailability refers to the degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by our bodies. If a supplement like C60 has low bioavailability, it means that most of it get excreted from our bodies without delivering its intended benefits.
This is where things get tricky. There are many companies out there selling C60 supplements, but not all of them are created equal. Some may have varying quality and bioavailability, making it difficult for users to know what they’re getting.
This is where my expertise comes in. I’ve made it my mission to create a highly bioavailable form of C60 that can deliver its intended benefits to the body. In doing so, I had to completely revamp the production process, which required a lot of trial and error.
The result? A more stable and easily absorbable form of C60 that can target different organs and tissues in the body depending on the type of lipid it’s coupled with. For example, if you want to improve brain function, you can take C60 coupled with caprylic acid, a type of MCT oil easily absorbed by the brain.
Of course, any supplement has potential risks if taken in excessive dosages. One of the risks of taking too much C60 is that it can potentiate muscle firing, leading to potential muscle damage if not taken in moderation. I recommend following the dosing recommendations and never exceeding two teaspoons daily unless you’re a high-end performance athlete.
In conclusion, C60 is a promising molecule that can improve energy levels, brain function, and longevity. However, its hydrophobic nature presents a challenge for absorption and bioavailability, so finding a high-quality, bioavailable supplement is essential. By following the dosing recommendations and taking C60 in moderation, you can reap its benefits without risking potential muscle damage.
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The Human Upgrade #882
In this episode of The Human Upgrade™…
… you’ll learn about the latest performance-enhancing compound—Carbon 60— and how it helped Olympic athletes excel this past year. It can help you, too. With better athletic performance, improved brain function, and much longer life.
Inventor, biochemist, and pharmaceutical developer Ian Mitchell specializes in anti-aging. He works with NASA astronauts, Olympic athletes, and other elite performers who want to experience superhuman performance.
He’s been on the podcast three times before (because he’s just that interesting!) to talk about hacking longevity. This time he’s here to discuss his latest invention: a Carbon 60 serum. Carbon 60 is commonly known as C60.
Ian’s C60 serum levels up mitochondrial function beyond what we thought possible, boosting your physical performance and slowing aging. The results are beyond what you think is possible—case in point–2021 Olympians.
“One of the things I made was for the guys doing Olympic trials this year,” Ian says. “I called it the Olympic serum. Olympic athletes are going for these crazy, crazy small increases, little gains, 1%, and 2%. And the guys I was working with… were doing pole vaulting.
“…I would send them [my carbon60 serum], and their results, they started getting 13% to 17% gains. And it was blowing them away because it gave them an entirely different competitive edge.”
“What I wanted to do was absolute peak performance. I started working with Olympians and guys like that because I thought, “How far can I push this [Carbon 60]?”
IAN MITCHELL
Ian’s work is at the forefront of longevity and enhancing your mitochondria. Three things, in particular, stand out about Carbon 60.
C60 Makes Your Brain Stronger
Most C60 on the market is dissolved in water, meaning almost none reaches your brain. Ian discovered a better way to distribute C60: binding it to fat.
“If you take Carbon 60,” Ian says, “and you bind it to a lipid that will get it past your blood-brain barrier and drop it in your brain… it’s like lining up billiard shots. When you’re playing pool, you want to ensure you get it in the right pocket.”
Research shows that C60 can grow your brain cells, helping you create robust new neural pathways[*]. Ian calls them “super neurons”—some are two to three times longer than standard neurons and are more efficient at producing energy.
C60 Makes You Live Longer
In 2012, researchers discovered that taking C60 daily doubles the lifespan of rats[*].
Ian explains that C60 protects your mitochondria—the power plants of your cells—from stress and makes them more efficient. They produce more energy with fewer toxic byproducts.
Healthy mitochondria keep your cells younger and help them perform better, all with less stress on your system—which, Ian believes, is why C60 is such a powerful anti-aging supplement.
C60 Helps You Build Muscle
C60 also can help you reach new levels of muscle growth and performance.
“Normally,” Ian says, “you only potentiate 25% to 30% of your muscles when they fire. Your recruitment is about 25% to 30%. You can go 80% to 100% in a fight or flight.
[The C60 serum] will bypass that on a dose-dependent curve[*].”
In other words, taking a couple of teaspoons of C60 serum daily will give you a massive performance upgrade in the gym. It can more than double your muscle recruitment.
This is why the Olympic pole vaulter Ian worked with saw a 13-17% increase in performance this past year. C60 can increase your muscles’ recruitment and strength—similar to the performance boost you get from taking peptides or steroids.
Whether you want to achieve better athletic performance, dial in a more intelligent brain, or live longer–or all three!–this podcast is for you.
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