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Molecular mechanism of ergothioneine decoded: Mushroom compound may lead to prolonged health

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Ergothioneine is a natural compound found in certain fungi such as oyster or shiitake mushrooms.

The amino acid is often marketed as a dietary supplement or as an ingredient in cosmetics with "anti-aging" effects.

Researchers from the University of Belgrade (Serbia ) and Heidelberg University have now shown that the natural substance ergothionine improves the health span of aging animals.

The study was published in Cell Metabolism .

DOI: 10.1016 /j.cmet.2024.12.008. www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/f 1550-4131(24)00490-X Provided by Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften - ISAS - e. V.This story was originally published on Medical Xpress . Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates..

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