Category - Ergothioneine

Many women and men are struggling with hair loss. While for a while, it might feel like no more than a nuisance, in time, it could be life-changing. Individuals may not have the confidence necessary to wear their hair as they want. While it is always prudent to find out what is behind the loss,[…]

The scientific community has been studying the connection between L-ergothioneine and Alzheimers for years, but could ergothioneine cure alzheimer’s disease? A 2019 study published in The Journal of Alzheimers Disease found that adults ages 60 and older who consumed higher amounts of mushrooms that contain ergothioneine were less likely to have mild cognitive impairment. Ergothione,[…]

I like mushrooms, and can consume a lot of them. But I know that many people do not like mushrooms, and it could possibly be due for a genetic reason. For some people who have gut problems and a particular gene variation, mushrooms may make those problems worse. If you are a person who has[…]

Ergothioneine Mushrooms L-ergothioneine (ERG) is a sulfur-containing amino acid derived from (the metabolite of histidine). It is distributed in certain tissues and organs in mammals, especially red blood cells (about 1 to 2 mmol/L) and the sperm of certain animals. It was isolated by Charles Tanret in 1909 from Ergots (Claviceps purpurea), the yeast-like Scleria[…]

What is Ergothioneine Good For? Ergothioneine, also known as ETT, is an amino acid originally found in the sclerotia of the ergot fungus. Your body needs nine essential amino acids in order to synthesize and build proteins to grow muscles and provide energy. It cannot produce these amino acids on its own. Other amino acids[…]