C60 + Bones and Joints
C60 + Bones and Joints C60 was found to maintain bone health and mineral density. Use of fullerenes for the treatment of mast cell and basophil-mediated disease Study strengths: US Patent granted Study weaknesses: This study was done with human cells in vitro, in a test tube. C60 protected cartilage cells from aging prematurely or dying […]
DNA Damage from Particles of C60
DNA Damage from Particles of C60 Particles of C60 suspended in oil caused DNA damage in rats, changing the DNA expression of the lungs and liver. Oxidatively Damaged DNA in Rats Exposed by Oral Gavage to C60 Fullerenes and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Study strengths: None. Not relevant to C60 that would be consumed by humans. Study […]
C60 + Longevity
C60 + Bones and Joints C60 was found to maintain bone health and mineral density. Use of fullerenes for the treatment of mast cell and basophil-mediated disease Study strengths: US Patent granted Study weaknesses: This study was done with human cells in vitro, in a test tube. C60 protected cartilage cells from aging prematurely or dying […]
C60 + Aging
C60 + Aging In this 2010 double-blind, human study, it was found that when applied topically, C60 was effective at reducing wrinkles. Fullerene is effective against wrinkles Study strengths: This double-blind study was done on humans and was the first human study showing the health benefits of topically applied C60. Study weaknesses: None. C60 may be […]
Found Protective Benefits of C60 Injected into Mice Brains, Except in Large Amounts
Found Protective Benefits of C60 Injected into Mice Brains, Except in Large Amounts A study on injecting live mice brains with carboxy fullerene suggested it could be useful in preventing stroke, 20% of the mice that were injected with too much polyhydroxylated C60 died. Local carboxy fullerene protects cortical infarction in rat brain Study strengths: C60 […]
C60 + Nerves
C60 + Nerves Nerves can die from oxidative stress and overstimulation. In this study, C60 protected nerves from dying due to “overwork” in cell cultures. Buckminsterfullerenol free radical scavengers reduce excitotoxic and apoptotic death of cultured cortical neurons Study strengths: Strongly protected human nerve cells from oxidative stress and overstimulation. Study weaknesses: This study was done […]
C60 is non-toxic
C60 is non-toxic In this study, rats were given 1 gram of C60 per kilogram of body weight and no toxicity was found. Sub-acute oral toxicity study with fullerene C60 in rats Study strengths: This study was done in vivo, in living mice. The amount of C60 administered to the test rats in this study was […]
C60 + Immune Response
C60 + Immune Response C60 was found to enhance the production of immune cells, such as lymphocytes (white blood cells). Immunostimulatory properties and enhanced TNF- alpha mediated cellular immunity for tumor therapy by C60 Study strengths: Significantly increased human immune cells production. Study weakness: This study was done with human cells in vitro, in a test […]
C60 + Metabolism and Weight
C60 + Metabolism and Weight This 2010 study found that C60 prevents cells from turning into fat cells, in both mice and humans and may effectively help prevent weight gain. The effect of squalane-dissolved fullerene-C60 on adipogenesis-accompanied oxidative stress and macrophage activation in a preadipocyte-monocyte co-culture system Study strengths: C60 worked in both animal and human […]
C60 + Cognitive Function
C60 + Cognitive Function In a 2001 animal study, C60 showed strong neuroprotective properties. Fullerene-based Antioxidants and Neurodegenerative Disorders Study strengths: Strongly protected nerve cells. Study weaknesses: This study was done in vivo, in living mice. C60 prevented cognitive decline in mice. A carboxyfullerene SOD mimetic improves cognition and extends the lifespan of mice Study strengths: C60 […]