Chris Burres is a scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of MyVitalC, best known for bringing ESS60—a purified form of Carbon 60—to the health and wellness world. In this episode, Chris shares how this NASA-researched and Nobel Prize-winning longevity molecule is making waves in the worlds of biohacking, recovery, and cellular health.
We dive into the science behind ESS60, how it supports your cells in managing oxidative stress, and what it means for energy, sleep, inflammation, and healthy aging. Chris also opens up about his surprising path to entrepreneurship, the value gleaned from improv comedy, and why optimizing your health is as much about consistency as innovation.
This episode is a must-listen if you're interested in cutting-edge wellness, performance, and the truth about supplements.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
What ESS60 is and how it differs from regular C60
Why NASA and scientists were originally interested in this molecule
How it works at the mitochondrial level to buffer oxidative stress
Real-world benefits users report, from sleep to energy to inflammation support
Chris's entrepreneurial journey and improv background
The critical importance of protein as you age
— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —
00:00 – Introduction
00:53 – How Chris Burres got into improv and what it taught him about life & communication
07:08 – What is ESS60 and how did Chris discover it?
14:00 – The difference between C60 and ESS60 (and the supplement industry’s quality problem)
20:36 – Antioxidant mechanism explained: The BOSS Theory
28:24 – Can ESS60 help with inflammation and oxidative stress?
34:45 – The FDA, claims, and why language matters in supplements
37:49 – Alcohol, hangovers, and “party recovery”
39:27 – What it was like writing a book with a 2x NYT #1 bestselling author
43:16 – Chris’s current biohacking experiments: peptides, HCL, MOTC
49:20 – Ultra-endurance athletes using MyVitalC to recover
55:02 – Chris’s views on diet, protein, and aging
58:42 – Longevity, muscle retention, and avoiding the “standard American diet”
1:02:57 – What success really means to Chris
1:10:25 – Where to find Chris Burres and his special offer
— Key Quotes from Chris Burres —
"Success is boring. It’s doing the same small things over and over until they add up to something great.”
"I never thought a molecule used in batteries and tires would end up helping people sleep better and live longer.”
"Your only job in improv—and in life—is to make the other person look brilliant."
— Connect With Chris Burres —
Website (and Get $15 off): https://www.myvitalc.com/ehl/
Live Longer and Better book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Longer-Better-Journey-Achievable/dp/B0CFCPVVH3
Live Longer and Better (signed book copy & part of proceeds go to Operation Underground Railroad): http://www.livelongerandbetterbook.com/
Podcast (Live Beyond The Norms): http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvitalc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos
— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/
Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry
Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/
***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.
