A naturally occurring antioxidant compound found in mushrooms and some bacteria that protects cells from damage.
From 'ergot' and the chemical term 'thioneine' (a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative). This compound was first discovered in ergot fungus and named for its origin, though it's now known to be widespread in fungi.
Ergothioneine is why mushrooms are so good for you—it's a powerful antioxidant that your body actually actively transports into cells, suggesting nature designed this molecule specifically to protect us from aging and disease.
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