Ergothioneine is an amino acid that’s widely distributed throughout your body, but levels have been shown to decline as we age.¹ Your body can’t produce it, so you must get it through your diet. It’s found in a variety of food sources, but with the highest concentrations in certain types of mushrooms.

Oxidative stress and aging

Oxidative stress affects nearly every bodily system, especially as we age.² Because of its antioxidant and cell-protective properties, ergothioneine is considered a promising nutrient when it comes to developing both nutritional and lifestyle strategies to promote healthy aging in adults.³

Potential health benefits

Observational studies suggest that healthy blood ergothioneine levels may be linked to overall health, cognitive function, cardiovascular support and healthy aging, through several potential biological mechanisms.^3-7