There's a reason your energy drops, your recovery slows down, and your body doesn't respond the way it used to…

And it's not just "getting older."

In this episode of the Fit Over 50 Life Podcast, Mark Patrick and Kelli Calabrese sit down with Chris Burres, scientist, entrepreneur, and leading expert in carbon nanomaterials and longevity science.

Chris is the founder behind one of the most researched molecules in longevity—ESS60—a compound linked to one of the longest lifespan extensions ever recorded in research

In this conversation, he breaks down what's really happening inside your body as you age—and why oxidation, not time, may be the real driver.

From mitochondrial health to energy, sleep, inflammation, and recovery… this episode connects the science to what you actually feel day-to-day.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why aging may actually be driven by oxidative stress

• What ESS60 is—and why scientists have studied it for decades

• How this molecule works at the mitochondrial level (your energy system)

• The connection between oxidation, inflammation, and long-term health

• Why better sleep and energy may start at the cellular level

• What most people get wrong about supplements and longevity

• The difference between "feeling older" vs. what's actually happening in your body

The big takeaway

You're not just aging…

You're oxidizing.

And when you reduce that stress at the cellular level—

your body can respond differently.

Guest:

Chris Burres is a scientist, entrepreneur, and carbon nanomaterials expert at the forefront of longevity science. He's the founder behind the research and development of ESS60—a molecule gaining attention for its potential impact on lifespan and cellular health.

He's also the author of Live Longer and Better and the host of the Live Beyond the Norms podcast, where he shares cutting-edge strategies to help you optimize your health, energy, and performance.

Connect with Chris:

Website:

👉 https://myvitalc.com/fitover50

Book: 📘 Live Longer and Better (available on major platforms)

Podcast:🎙️ Live Beyond the Norms Podcast

Socials:

Instagram: @chrisburres

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