Learn True Health with Ashley James 551 From Nobel Prize Discovery to Longevity Breakthrough: The Truth About C60 with Chris Burres
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Jul 24, 2025 Chris Burres, co-founder and longevity expert, shares fascinating insights into C60, a molecule linked to health and longevity. He recounts its Nobel Prize-winning discovery and discusses its surprising life extension effects. The conversation dives into the quality concerns in the supplement industry and the importance of consumer awareness. Burres emphasizes C60's role in combating oxidative stress, providing personal testimonials and innovative health strategies. Listeners also learn about the significance of tracking health progress and the benefits of holistic health practices.
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C60 Dramatically Extends Rat Lifespan
- The seminal Wistar rat study showed rats given C60 in olive oil lived 90% longer.
- Remarkably, these older rats displayed no tumors despite normally accumulating tumor mass over time.
Buckyball: The Most Beautiful Molecule
- The C60 molecule structure resembles a soccer ball, known as a buckyball.
- Its unique spherical structure offers extraordinary strength and resilience, useful beyond health, in inks, batteries, and tires.
Serendipitous Discovery of C60
- C60 was discovered serendipitously via analysis of spectra from space.
- The molecule's soccer ball shape was identified through creative scientific investigation by grad students at Rice University.
