Mushrooms contain a compound called ergothioneine (ET) that researchers are studying for its potential role in health and aging. According to a recent review in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, ET is a dietary antioxidant not produced by the human body and is obtained exclusively from food sources. The compound was first identified in 1909, and mushrooms are the primary dietary source, according to the review. How the Body Processes Ergothioneine The review noted that a dedicated transporter in the small intestine absorbs ET into the bloodstream, a feature shared with essential nutrients like vitamin C and iron. Once…
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