Description
100ml of Australian Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil fully saturated with solvent-free, research grade Carbon 60 (0.9 mg / ml).
- Made in Australia at Pharmaceutical Quality Facility
- Premium Australian Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Cold-pressed to retain ant-oxidant & nutrients.
Ultrasonics added to our process: Ultrasonic Dispersion of C60 into Supplements Ultrasonic dispersion is the superior method to blend C60 homogeneously into a stable oil-based supplement. The mild, precisely controllable ultrasonic treatment ensures that the C60 molecules are kept intact for best results. The ultrasonically blended nano-structured formulation results in optimal bioavailability of C60.
Saturation is at least 0.9mg/ml in our Organic Olive Oil.
12 Health Benefits of Carbon 60
1. Increases Longevity
The Paris or Baati study is likely the most famous experiment performed using carbon-60. The findings reveal that this molecule is not only non-toxic but increases the lifespan of rats by 90%! (3). Part of this is possibly due to the fact that Carbon-60 has a high affinity for both cellular and mitochondrial membranes. (4) It helps protect both of these structures, which are integral to the lifespan of our cells and ultimately us.
There are several studies proving that water-soluble C60 prevents mitochondrial dysfunction (5), which promotes longevity, as well as optimal health and increased energy levels. One in particular showed that rats exposed to fatal levels of radiation managed to survive for 30 days after the event, thanks to good old buckyballs!
2. Scavenges Free Radicals
Ever since the first experiments were conducted on buckyballs, it was concluded that this molecule acts as a free radical sponge, mopping up any that it encounters. It has been reported that this molecule has an antioxidant capacity several hundred times higher than other antioxidants! (6). What makes fullerene 60 even more amazing is its strong cage-like structure. The free radicals it takes out the body don’t affect its shape or function, allowing for it to continuously deal with free radicals until it leaves the system (which has been shown in the Baati study to be 97 hours from the bloodstream of rats.
Unlike other antioxidants, which can bind to free radicals molecule-for-molecule, carbon-60 can accumulate dozens of them before it can no longer do so. For example, it has been reported that C60 can hold up to 34 methyl radicals at one time! This combined with it’s ability to by-pass cellular membranes, including the blood-brainbarrier (7) , as well as its affinity for DNA, mitochondria and cellular membranes, place C60 within a league of its own. Moreover, once the free radicals have bound to it, they are 100% neutralised and do not interact with C60 or anything else along the way. Another research paper showed that a specific malonic acid form of C60 mimicked the action of SOD, removing superoxide, which is a harmful by-product produced by cells. This shows that scavenging free radicals is not Carbon-60’s only means of acting as an antioxidant, but that it is capable of neutralising pollutants via chemical reduction reactions too (8).
3. Reduces Inflammation & Symptoms of Arthritis
Seeing as Carbon-60 is such a potent free radical scavenger, it makes sense that it helps reduce inflammation, especially as seen in arthritis. In both human cell cultures and rats which had arthritis, water-soluble C60 suppressed inflammation in the joints and bones (9). From a mitochondrial perspective, buckminsterfullerene helps to bring the mitochondria back into balance, which corrects the immune system and results in less bodily inflammation as a whole.
4. Improves Immune Function
Aside from protecting mitochondria and cells from free radical damage, water-soluble C60 has been shown to stimulate the immune system in other ways. These include stimulating the production of immune cells such as lymphocytes (white blood cells) and useful cytokines, such as TNF-alpha, both of which play a key role in fighting off infections and even tumour cells (10). Thanks to the potent antioxidant ability of this miracle molecule, it may beneficially intervene with allergies and severe allergic reactions (11) (like anaphylaxis). Studies reveal that levels of histamine, IgE and other inflammatory compounds associated with allergy were greatly reduced when carbon-60 was added to the equation. This makes fullerene 60 seem like a perfect support for those with asthma, respiratory problems, heart attacks, and cardiovascular disease (12).
5. Prevents Apoptosis in Neurons & May Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease
Apoptosis is a fancy term for the death of cells, which is what buckyballs have been shown to protect against in nerve cells (13). It is a fact that neurons die and get created everyday in a healthy individual. However, in the case of Alzheimer’s Disease and many other neurodegenerative disorders, too many neurons die which results in memory loss, cognitive decline and many other problems. In one study, human neurons were cultured in vitro and then exposed to neuron-deadly excitotoxins. These cells were protected from apoptosis by buckminsterfullerene between 50-80%, with the 80% end of the range being for aspartame (NMDA). This study also concluded that water-soluble C60 is not an excitotoxin and does not exhibit any toxicity to the brain or nervous system. It also makes carbon-60 look very promising as a treatment option for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. There is more evidence to support this, revealing that C60 actively promotes the growth of new neurons. Several fullerene 60 derivatives were tested in vitro and proven to support neuronal growth (14). Not only could it help lessen neurodegeneration, but it will likely also make you smarter! Furthermore, in the case of Alzheimer’s Disease, it was shown that a specific C60 derivative destroys amyloid-beta plaques (15); one of the primary root causes behind the condition, suggesting that C60 has promising potential as an anti-dementia supplement.
6. Protects Cartilage & Improves Bone Health
In one of the studies quoted above, buckyballs prevented bone damage and bone resorption when injected into the ankles of arthritic rats. Further data indicates that carbon-60 does not just help to improve bone mineral density, but that it also protects cartilage. In rabbits that had been induced with osteoarthritis in their knees, water-soluble C60 prevented cartilage cells from aging prematurely or dying off, as well as increasing cartilage production and reducing enzymes that would destroy it (16). Fullerene 60 also proved to be superior to hyaluronic acid, which is the stuff that surrounds the cartilage in joints and is used as a common osteoarthritis treatment. Thus, Carbon-60 in it’s water-soluble form could potentially be one of the best options for those suffering with either osteoarthritis or osteoporosis.
7. Helps Eradicate Bacteria & Viruses, Including HIV
That’s right – it was even shown that carbon-60 has the potential ability to inhibit HIV and possibly derail the onset of AIDS! (17). Research also highlights that this wonder molecule has the capacity to smother the spread of human cytomegalovirus, hepatitis C, Semliki Forest Virus and Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (18). Specific types of fullerene 60 known as fullerenols were shown to inhibit the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Candida albicans, and Malassezia furfur, which are all commonly found to infect the skin (19). Dangerous water suspensions of C60 – not the same as water-soluble C60 – have been documented to act as strong anti-bacterials (20), but these compounds release free radicals and ought to be avoided. Other alkylated derivatives with short chains were also shown to destroy both bacteria and cancer cell lines (21), but these are equally as toxic (see more below on side effects and types of synthetic Carbon-60).
8. Prevents You From Getting Fatter
Don’t get too excited – there is no research as of yet that even hints towards buckyballs as a weight loss supplement. However, there have been several exciting studies revealing that these prehistoric compounds will prevent you from gaining more weight than you currently have right now. With both human and mouse cell cultures, it was shown that both fat-soluble (22) and water-soluble (23) versions of carbon-60 prevented the cells from turning into fat cells.
9. Inhibits Tumour Growth
This is a truly remarkable discovery. It was revealed that water-soluble fullerene-60 may prevent certain bone marrow stem cells and breast cancer cells from communicating. This communication tends to result in the cancer spreading rapidly (known as metastasis) (24). It was shown to do this by correcting MAPK-ERK singling in the stem cells. The MAPK pathway is a way for the surface of the cell and the DNA in the nucleus to engage, effectively acting as an on-off switch for DNA activity, such as cell division or protein production. In the formation of cancer, this switch can become faulty, getting stuck in one position only. Carbon-60 not only corrects the MAPK pathway, which may halt some types of tumours from forming; but it was also shown to correct another anti-tumour pathway known as the NF-kB pathway. This is involved directly with the DNA of a cell, controlling processes such as transcription, inflammation and its lifespan. Correcting this pathway suggests that carbon-60 may cause cancer cells to self-destruct, but further research would need to be carried out to confirm this.
10. UV Radiation Protection
In lab experiments on cultured skin cells, it was proven that C60 infused ointment protected the skin from the negative effects of UVA radiation (25). These harmful effects included DNA damage, the breakdown of collagen and cell death. The cream on it’s own barely did anything against the radiation, but with the addition of C60, the radiation-related side effects were significantly repressed! In the same study, it was noted that the buckyballs never went deeper than the outer layer of the skin, remaining where they needed to be to protect the outermost layers. In separate research using the same carbon-60-doped cream, it was shown that this magic molecule also stopped free radicals from generating in the skin (26) as a result of either UVA or UVB radiation (27). The C60 could pass cellular membranes right near the DNA without causing any damage to the skin, while simultaneously protecting it! When a comparison was carried out, Buckyballs remain to be superior to other creams claiming to do the same thing.
11. May Reverse Skin Disorders
Fullerene-60 has been extensively tested for use in skincare applications, especially when the news spread about it’s impressive anti-radiation benefits. In rat models of dermatitis, it was shown that C60 reduced inflammation and promoted better skin barrier function, especially when administered topically (as opposed to being injected into the skin) (28). Impaired barrier function, as well as increased inflammation, are two of the main problems seen in dermatitis. When the barrier does not function properly, it allows pollutants and other toxins from the environment to infiltrate the skin, which causes a continuous cycle of inflammation. Carbon-60 appears to help put an end to this cycle. For use in treating severe acne, it was shown that carbon-60 applied topically to skin decreased the number of skin lesions, pimples and oils found on the skin (29). It also helped significantly increase the moisture content of the skin after 8 weeks, suggesting it could be used beneficially in anti-dermatitis moisturisers. Interestingly, it was proven that lower concentrations of C60 permeated more deeply into the skin, while larger concentrations tended to hang out on the surface (30). Larger concentrations were also more effective at promoting better skin barrier function, but just on the surface of the skin. This suggests that lower concentrations are better for reducing inflammation in deeper levels of the skin, as seen with basal carcinomas. In the case of certain types of skin disorders which result in hair loss or alopecia, carbon-60 may once again come to the rescue! It was proven that carbon-60 promoted rapid hair growth in bald mice (31).
12. Helps Prevent Male Infertility
Diabetes is a common cause for erectile dysfunction and male infertility. In diabetic male rats, fullerene C60 helped improve their fertility and genital function (32). Increased levels of the antioxidant glutathione, testosterone, vitamin E, sperm and sperm motility were noted in these C60 treated rats (more than in the other diabetic rats or even the healthy rats!). Furthermore, they had recovered completely from diabetes-induced testicular complications, such as swelling, free radical damage and cell death in the testis.
