Is ergothioneine a ‘longevity vitamin’ limited in the American diet?

There is mounting evidence for the potential for the natural dietary antioxidant and anti-inflammatory amino acid l-Ergothioneine (ERGO) to prevent or mitigate chronic diseases of aging. This has led to the suggestion that it could be considered a ‘longevity vitamin.’ ERGO is produced in nature only...

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Main Authors: Robert B. Beelman, Michael D. Kalaras, Allen T. Phillips, John P. Richie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutritional Science
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679020000440/type/journal_article