Ingredient Guide
C60 In Olive Oil: The Facts
ESS60 is the headline ingredient in Mighty-K9. Here is what is actually known.
What it is
C60 is a ball-shaped carbon molecule called a fullerene. Brands such as those selling ESS60 dissolve it in olive oil.
What studies found
A 2012 rat study reported a longer lifespan. A later study reported light-dependent toxicity and no lifespan benefit in mice. Results are mixed.
Safety signals
A short regulatory-style rat study found no adverse effects at the doses tested. Long-term safety in dogs and people has not been established.
Regulatory status
Researchers note this oil has not been approved by major health authorities, and that no fullerene-based medicines are on the legal market.
For dogs
We found no joint-health trials in dogs. Store the bottle away from light, and see olive oil for dogs, safely.
General information only. This article is not veterinary advice. Mighty-K9 is a pet supplement and does not treat or prevent any condition. Talk to your vet about your own dog.
