Episode 539: Ep 539 Which Mushrooms Contain Ergothioneine?

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Decades of research have shown mushrooms to be loaded with antioxidants, immune-boosting compounds, and wound-recovery properties. One particular amino acid found in mushrooms has shown to have great health benefit potential. This amino acid is called ergothioneine or L-ergothioneine, and it can be found in food as well as an ergothioneine supplement.

It’s a good bet you’ve not heard of “ergothioneine”, an antioxidant with unique properties, found in the highest amounts in mushrooms. Although ergothioneine (ERGO) was first discovered over a hundred years ago in 1909, it has only been in the past few decades that research has uncovered the many health benefits of this fungal antioxidant.
Humans, as with all other mammals, do not produce ERGO, although it is essential for their health. It fits the definition of a vitamin or essential amino acid which is essential for health but not produced by the body. Some people refer to it as a ‘Super Vitamin’ due to its presence in foods associated with longevity and cognition.

Guest: Lee Carol is a leading medical herbalist, innovator, speaker, educator and mentor with over 30 years’ experience in the herbal industry, 23 years teaching herbal medicine to health care professionals, and 11 years in private practice.

Over the course of his long career, Lee has helped thousands of people transform their health and lives through his insightful, personalized, practical and effective herbal medicine solutions.
His knowledge of plant medicine runs deep and he is passionate about helping the public and practitioners understand how to use herbs and mushrooms to address health issues.
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