Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Mushrooms have ergothionine, which is a potent (yet not well known) antioxidant. It accumulates in mito.
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Mushrooms have ergothionine, which is a potent (yet not well known) antioxidant. It accumulates in mito.
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ergothioneine (found in mushrooms)
Mushrooms are the highest dietary source of ergothioneine and glutathione, two ant-oxidants that protect mitochondria from aging.
Porcini mushrooms have the highest amount.
Mushrooms are high in ergothioneine which may blun t oxidative stress in damaged tissues.