C60 is an almost magical molecule of 60 carbon atoms. Carbon 60 (short form C60) is a form of carbon molecule made up of sixty carbon atoms all joined up together in a spherical structure that resembles a football.
It is the most powerful antioxidant known. It helps neutralise the toxic effects of the byproducts of cellular metabolism, which are responsible for worsening tissue injury and many diseases.
It occurs naturally and its beneficial properties appear to have been first recognised in shungite, a carbon-based mineral substance that gets its name from the village of Shunga in Russia. Fullerenes are also found in small amounts in soot, charcoal, or other carbon-based ash. These fullerenes have been used to purify water and remove toxins.
C60 has an almost unlimited ability to neutralise harmful free radicals. Additionally, it can bond with hydrogen atoms and so complement hydrogen water therapy and boost the positive effects of some foods. C60 can enter cell mitochondria where most oxidative stress originates.
Benefits of C60
The following list is some of the benefits that have been claimed. It has been shown that C60 helps to:
- Increase longevity
- Improve skin complexion
- Improve concentration
- Improve eyesight
- Increase stamina
- Protect against free radicals
- Reduce inflammation
- Kill viruses
- Reduce forms of arthritis
- Improve obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Kill bacteria
- Protect against UV damage
- Protects against electromagnetic (wifi) damage
C60 is almost insoluble in water but has a low solubility in olive oil and other vegetable oils. When it is dissolved in olive oil the body can absorb the C60. The beneficial effects noticed with C60 in olive oil may, in part, be due to substances such as polyphenols in the olive oil itself.
Different C60 Oils
You may wonder why there are different carrier oils available. This is purely to cater to people’s different tastes. All the oils used are the highest of quality and have many benefits in their own right.
We particularly love Olive Oil. To read about the benefits of Olive oil click here.
Vanessa’s review of C60
I heard about c60 from a friend, the claims sounded so amazing that I presumed they must be fraudulent.
I quickly began taking a teaspoon in the morning, an hour before my thyroid medication. Being a carbon compound, similar to charcoal, then taking it with other medications or supplements would nullify their effects.
The first day I woke tired and groggy, took a teaspoon of c60 and within 5 minutes I was sharp-minded. Hmm, placebo? Typically first thing, I, a person with hypothyroidism would usually take a while for the fog to lift. I felt like I had had my coffee and thyroxine, I had had neither yet.
The pattern continued for the rest of the week, now to the extent that I questioned whether I needed my mediation anymore. I recently moved over to natural thyroid meds (a long story saved for another day), but I am due to get my thyroid checked ( so I will get back to you on that).
There have been many nights where I haven’t slept much, however after a swig of c60 I felt like I had slept 8 hours!
I wish I had had this as a professional athlete.
Additionally, as someone who carries the double allele of the APOE4 gene ( early onset alzheimer’s) , when I heard Carboxyl C60 prevents nerve cells from dying by either dehydration or amyloid-beta (causes Alzheimer’s) and helps mice live 12 percent longer, I didn’t need much persuading.
(To Note: lifestyle is far more important than genetics, and that’s what people should know. I find it absurd when people are crying about this gene and sitting there obese with insulin resistance. It will only express itself in unhealthy circumstances ).
Gemma’s review of C60
You know how you hear of something once, then all of a sudden it seems to pop up everywhere? Well, that’s what happened to me with the c60.
I heard about it at a talk with David Wolf, and a few days later, there it was again on Instagram, and soon after c60inoliveoil.com was recommended to me through a friend.
I started taking it not long after. I spoke to Steve from Vita60 and was hooked before even starting to take it.
As Ness mentioned, it all seemed too good to be true…. Well, let me tell you, for me it’s done what it says on the box.
My original dose was what they called loading up. And WOW did I notice a difference? My energy levels increased dramatically, and what I noticed the most was my skin. Many people began commenting on how good my skin was, even without makeup.
After a few weeks, I changed from the loading up dose to the daily recommended dose (I do cheat a few days and have a bit more), even with the smaller dose I still feel a huge difference in my energy levels, for the better. My skin is still glowing, and I see a more even skin tone. Not to mention small things My Restless leg syndrome has decreased dramatically.
Needless to say, I’m hooked, I think this will be the only supplement that I will keep as a constant in my life. The c60 recommended by protocol8 is from Vita60. Their olive oil is of the highest standards.
To find out more about their olive oil and about c60 click here to see their YouTube channel with great case studies and tips to get the most out of this incredible antioxidant.
