Antioxidant
C60 (Carbon 60 Fullerene)
Also known as: Carbon 60, Buckminsterfullerene, Buckyball
D
Evidence
Spherical carbon molecule with potent antioxidant properties in olive oil. Controversial with limited human data despite promising rodent longevity studies.
Primary uses
- Antioxidant
- Experimental longevity
- Oxidative stress
How it works
- Extremely potent antioxidant in vitro
- Disputed rodent longevity study
- Mechanism in humans unclear
- Fat-soluble, typically in olive oil
Dosage
- Typical range
- 0.5-1mg daily in olive oil
- Timing
- With fatty meal
- With food
- Yes, in oil
- Duration
- Long-term safety unknown in humans
- Special populations
- Experimental longevity enthusiasts
Forms
- Olive oil solution
Safety
Common side effects
- Unknown long-term
- Purple staining
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Those wanting proven supplements
Evidence notes
Limited human data, rodent studies controversial, experimental
Grade D: Primarily pre-clinical or anecdotal; human efficacy not established.
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