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Title: Ergothioneine: The “Forgotten” Antioxidant Gaining Modern Spotlight
<img src="https://example.com/hero-ergothioneine.jpg" alt="Hero image of a bright green mushroom field bathed in morning light – a natural source of ergothioneine” /> Alt text: Sun‑lit mushroom field illustrating the primary dietary source of ergothioneine. What Is Ergothioneine? Ergothioneine (EGT) is a naturally occurring thiol‑containing amino acid first isolated from the mushroom Claviceps purpurea in 1909. Unlike…
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Unlocking the Power of Ergothioneine: The “Forgotten” Antioxidant in Mushrooms
Your guide to what ergothioneine is, how it works, where to find it, and what science really says. Alt text: Fresh shiitake, oyster, and maitake mushrooms, the top dietary sources of ergothioneine. What Is Ergothioneine? Ergothioneine (EGT) is a naturally occurring amino‑acid derivative (specifically a thiol‑containing derivative of histidine) that functions primarily as an antioxidant…