What if one tiny carbon molecule could help protect your cells from oxidative stress and support the mitochondria responsible for producing your energy? In this fascinating episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, we sit down with Ken Swartz, aka Ken the Scientist, co-founder of C60 Power, to explore Carbon 60 (C60)—a unique form of carbon that Ken first encountered while researching radiation protection in a fusion energy lab. Ken takes us inside the science of C60 and explains why this molecule has gained attention in the longevity and biohacking worlds for its potential role in antioxidant defense, mitochondrial health, cellular energy, inflammation and healthy aging. We break down oxidative stress in simple terms, why mitochondrial function becomes increasingly important as we age, and how C60 differs from familiar antioxidants such as CoQ10 and glutathione. Ken also shares what to look for when choosing a C60 product, including purity, third-party testing, sourcing and packaging. For our midlife listeners, we dig into an especially interesting question: Could supporting mitochondrial health influence the way we experience energy, brain fog and other changes associated with aging? In this episode, you'll learn:
- What Carbon 60 (C60) actually is—and its surprising connection to fusion-energy research
- How oxidative stress affects our cells, mitochondria and aging
- The relationship between mitochondrial function, cellular energy and aging
- Why brain fog, fatigue and inflammation may be associated with oxidative stress
- How C60 differs from CoQ10, glutathione and other antioxidants
- What Ken says about C60 and hormone production—and why women using HRT should discuss supplementation with their healthcare practitioner
- C60 oil vs. gummies and how the different delivery methods compare
- What to look for when choosing C60: purity, sourcing, third-party testing and packaging
- Ways to assess oxidative stress and mitochondrial function
- What the research does—and does not—tell us about C60 and longevity
- How topical C60 is being used in skincare
- Why no supplement replaces the foundations of nutrition, movement, sleep and stress management
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – What is Carbon 60 (C60)?
03:45 – C60, mitochondria and oxidative stress
07:00 – Brain fog, fatigue and inflammation
11:00 – C60, hormones and midlife health
14:30 – How to use C60 and when to expect results
19:45 – How to choose a high-quality C60 product
21:30 – Safety, medications and who should use caution
23:30 – Testing oxidative stress and mitochondrial health
27:30 – C60 for skincare and healthy aging
29:30 – C60 vs. peptides
31:00 – How to get started with C60
Learn more + special listener offer C60 Power: https://shopc60.com Discount code: LIVINGWELL60 C60 research and education: https://www.whatisc60.org
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