The Nobel Prize Molecule That Nearly Doubles Lifespan

E1407 - The Nobel Prize Molecule That Nearly Doubles Lifespan

Published: January 30, 2026

Duration: 1:04:27

In the late 1990s, a strange carbon molecule quietly delivered the single longest lifespan extension ever recorded in mammals. The rats lived about 90% longer, and almost no one was paying attention. This episode breaks down what that molecule is, why it works, and how it may upgrade mitochondria, sleep, and human performance when used correctly. 


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Host Dave Asprey sits down with Chris Burres, founder and chief scientist of MyVitalC and the original lon...