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Not recommended

Human studies show no meaningful benefit, potential harm, or the risks outweigh any possible upside. Better alternatives exist.

C60 (Fullerene)

Also known as: fullerene, buckminsterfullerene, c60 olive oil, carbon 60

Confidence

research strength

EInsufficient evidence144 studies referenced

Latest evidence update: 2026-05-04

Strongest in Consistency (35). Held back by Sample size (5).

Study quality (37%)

Study design (21%)

Risk of bias (16%)

Limited to weak study designs or thin reporting.

Replication (26%)

Cross-study replication (21%)

Precision (5%)

Few independent replications; results not yet robust.

Sample size (16%)

Small combined sample; treat as preliminary.

Consistency (11%)

Mixed direction across studies.

Recency (10%)

Mostly pre-2020 research; updates may be needed.

Effect by outcome

how big the change is

No quantified outcomes yet. Once we have studies with measurable endpoints, you will see per-outcome magnitude here.

Longevity & aging

Common dosage

Reported research doses: 1.7 mg/kg in rats; no human dosing standard exists

Description

Spherical carbon molecule (60 atoms) with potent free-radical scavenging properties. Famous for a 2012 rat study reporting near-doubled lifespan when dissolved in olive oil. No human supplementation trials exist; long-term safety is unknown.

Safety & interactions

No human safety trials. The lifespan-extension result has not been independently replicated. Quality of consumer products is unregulated; some preparations have shown phototoxicity concerns.

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Order C60 (Fullerene)

Recommended: Reported research doses: 1.7 mg/kg in rats; no human dosing standard exists

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Referenced studies (4)

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