268: The "Longevity Molecule" That Made Rats Live 90% Longer, and Won a Nobel Prize - with Chris Burres

About this episode

The episode discusses the longevity molecule ESS60 and its potential effects on lifespan and cellular health.

Originally studied for its chemical properties, ESS60 gained unexpected attention when a toxicity study revealed that rats given ESS60 lived up to 90% longer than the control group.. Chris explains how this molecule may work at the root cause level—inside the mitochondria, the energy-producing centers of our cells. According to emerging research and the "buffering oxidative stress system" (BOSS theory), ESS60 may help neutralize reactive oxygen species, reducing oxidative stress and supporting cellular resilience. TOPICS DISCUSSED: ESS60 Discovery & Nobel Prize Background Mitochondrial Function & Oxidative Stress Rat Longevity Study (90% Lifespan Increase) Inflammation & Aging (Inflammaging) Biohacker Adoption & Early Use Cases Product Development & Supplement Industry Challenges Real-World Testimonials & Athlete Performance Practical Usage, Dosing & Delivery Methods More from Udo Erasmus: Website: myvitalc.com Instagram: @myvitalc TikTok: MyVitalC Facebook: My Vital C X: @MyVitalC Get Chris's Book: Live Longer and Better Listen to Chris's Podcast: Live Beyond the Norms Special Offer for all listeners: myvitalc.com/reversable Leave us a Review…

People in this episode

Host: Josh Dech

Guest: Chris Burres

Topics covered

• ESS60 Discovery
• Mitochondrial Function
• Oxidative Stress
• Rat Longevity Study
• Inflammaging
• Biohacker Adoption
• Supplement Industry Challenges

Keywords

• ESS60
• longevity
• oxidative stress
• mitochondria
• rat study
• biohacking
• supplements
• inflammation
• cellular resilience

Sponsors

My Vital C

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: myvitalc.com, My Vital C, gutsolution.ca, reversablepod.com

Books & works: Live Longer and Better, Live Beyond the Norms

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