Could This Carbon Molecule Extend Your Lifespan by 90%? With Chris Burres of MyVitalC

On today’s show, Chris Burres—founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC—joins Biohacking Blondes to share how a Nobel Prize–winning carbon molecule unexpectedly became one of the most talked-about longevity compounds in biohacking. Originally created for industrial uses like batteries, inks, and solar cells, this molecule (ESS60) shocked researchers when a toxicity study revealed the opposite outcome: rats lived up to 90% longer than controls. Chris explains how that discovery pulled him from carbon nanomaterials into wellness, why he resisted launching a supplement for years, and how biohackers ultimately pushed ESS60 into human use after reporting improvements in energy, sleep, and pain.

From there, the conversation explores how ESS60 may work at the mitochondrial level by buffering oxidative stress rather than acting like a typical antioxidant. Chris breaks down his BOSS theory (Buffering Oxidative Stress System), why this could impact sleep, inflammation, migraines, HRV, and exercise recovery, and how ESS60 fits alongside tools like red light therapy and methylene blue. We also discuss MyVitalC’s move into skin and pet health, the realities of funding clinical trials in the supplement space, and Chris’s own daily longevity routine—coffee, MCT, movement, mindset, and an obsession with getting mitochondria right first.

Molly and Alex are in the middle of a 45-day ESS60 trial and are already taking notes. Chris will be back on the podcast soon so we can share exactly how it felt after 45 days of consistent use—energy, sleep, and everything in between! Stay tuned!!

Top 5 Takeaways:

1. From industrial science to longevityESS60, a carbon-based molecule once used in batteries and inks, extended rat lifespan by 90%—launching Chris from materials science into human health.

2. The BOSS theory
ESS60 may buffer excess reactive oxygen species during mitochondrial stress, helping explain the wide-ranging benefits users report.

3. Energy by day, sleep by nightThe most consistent feedback: better focus and energy when taken in the morning, followed by deeper sleep that night.

4. Clinical research is underway
MyVitalC is investing in studies on migraines, HS-CRP (inflammation), sleep quality, and skin aging.

5. Real-world stacking & protocolsESS60 is often paired with red light therapy and methylene blue as a “mitochondrial trifecta.” Chris typically uses ~1 teaspoon daily in olive oil, adds ESS60-MCT to coffee, and increases dosing during stress, travel, or alcohol—always paired with sleep, smart training, and mindset.

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