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Mushroom Antioxidant Ergothioneine May Protect the Aging Brain

Mushroom Antioxidant Ergothioneine May Protect the Aging Brain

What they found

A review of 19 studies found ergothioneine reduced brain inflammation and oxidative stress, supporting healthy brain aging.

A review of 19 studies found ergothioneine reduced brain inflammation and oxidative stress, supporting healthy brain aging.

The number

19 studies

How solid is it?

Review

Review

Narrative review

Narrative review

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

ergothioneine

ergothioneine

Published in

Inflammopharmacology

Inflammopharmacology

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Brain Aging Shield

Brain Aging Shield

Ergothioneine, a mushroom-derived antioxidant, reduced brain inflammation and oxidative stress in this review of 19 studies, helping protect against Alzheimer’s and support healthy aging.

Ergothioneine, a mushroom-derived antioxidant, reduced brain inflammation and oxidative stress in this review of 19 studies, helping protect against Alzheimer’s and support healthy aging.

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