139: Inspire Health Podcast with Dr Jason Loken - Episode 139139: Inspire Health Podcast with Dr Jason Loken - Episode 139
UK Health Radio Podcast
Dr Jason Loken and Ken Swartz talk about C60, mitochondria, liver function and hormones, linking these to mood, stress and trauma recovery. The conversation blends supplement science with practical lifestyle strategies such as intermittent fasting, better sleep and stronger social connections.
40:03•16 Aug 2026
C60, Mitochondria and Mental Health: Boosting Mood from the Inside Out
Episode Overview
- C60 is described as a selective antioxidant that helps remove damaging oxidative radicals without blocking key signalling molecules, supporting safer long-term use.
- Supporting mitochondrial function in brain cells may improve mental clarity, mood regulation and resilience in the face of anxiety, depression and trauma.
- Healthy liver function is highlighted as crucial for detoxifying hormones and environmental toxins, with fibre intake and oxidative stress reduction playing key roles.
- Intermittent fasting is presented as a simple way to give the gut and organs a rest, potentially improving digestion, metabolism and energy without strict calorie restriction.
- Lasting mental health support is framed as a mix of physiology (sleep, nutrition, supplements) and psychology (reduced stress, stronger family and community connections).
“"C60 doesn't fix anything, doesn't heal anything. What C60 does is lifts the oxidative burden your cells are under so that they can do proper cellular metabolism."”
What drives someone to seek a life with better mental health, more energy and a calmer nervous system? This conversation between Dr Jason Loken and returning guest Ken Swartz is aimed at anyone curious about how biology, lifestyle and supplements can work together to support recovery from anxiety, depression and trauma.
Ken, chief science officer and founder of C60 Purple Power, explains C60 as a tiny carbon molecule "shaped like a little soccer ball" that acts as a highly selective antioxidant. He stresses that "C60 doesn't fix anything, doesn't heal anything. What C60 does is lifts the oxidative burden your cells are under so that they can do proper cellular metabolism." From there, Jason keeps bringing it back to mental health: mood regulation, resilience and brain energy.
You'll hear how C60 may support mitochondrial function in brain cells, why that matters for clear thinking and stable mood, and how chronic inflammation can suppress dopamine and motivation. The pair talk through real-life patterns Jason sees in practice – from exhausted new parents to highly stressed professionals – and how improving cellular energy can help people finally act on good intentions around self-care. The episode also goes deep into liver health, hormone balance and detoxification.
Ken shares research on C60 and liver protection, while Jason links sluggish liver function to issues like oestrogen dominance, low mood and stubborn fatigue. Simple tools like eating more fibre and giving the gut a rest are given just as much airtime as supplements. There’s a practical chat on intermittent fasting, why constant snacking is like putting your digestion on an 18-hour shift, and how our ancestors probably didn’t roll out of bed to a full English.
The conversation closes on community, connection and personal responsibility for health. If you’re working through stress, burnout or trauma, how might supporting your mitochondria, liver and social life change the way you feel day to day?
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