FEBS Lett October 2018 PMID 29851075

Ergothioneine - a diet-derived antioxidant with therapeutic potential.

Barry Halliwell, Irwin K Cheah, Richard M Y Tang

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22
Peak: 5 in Oct 2023
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

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What people are saying

The discussions show strong interest in ergothioneine’s health benefits, exemplified by comments about its presence in mushrooms and tempeh, and appreciation for the detailed sources. The tone conveys curiosity and respect for scientific findings, with some users emphasizing the potential for dietary choices to influence health outcomes, highlighting a moderate but meaningful engagement with the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree on the potential health benefits of ergothioneine and its role as a powerful antioxidant.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and enthusiasm, especially when linking ergothioneine to longevity and disease prevention.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are actively referencing studies and sources, showing moderate to deep engagement with the scientific content.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts highlight the significance of dietary antioxidants, the overall perceived impact remains moderate as ideas are exploratory.

Abstract in brief

  • Ergothioneine is a unique antioxidant made only by certain fungi and bacteria, but humans and animals easily absorb it through their diet using a transporter called OCTN1, allowing it to build up in various tissues.
  • It is not quickly broken down or excreted, and it is found in many human tissues and fluids, where it provides strong antioxidant and cell-protecting benefits, especially at injury sites.
  • Lower levels of ergothioneine in blood or plasma have been linked to some diseases, suggesting that deficiencies might play a role in the development or worsening of certain health conditions, highlighting its potential therapeutic importance.]

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tune
@keisuke4713 · X

エルゴチオネインは抗酸化物質 細胞損傷に対抗、心血管疾患や死亡risk⬇️関連 エルゴチオネイン欠乏は認知機能⬇️発生率⬆️関連 ある研究者は長寿ビタミンに分類 人組織に見られるにもかかわらず、体はエルゴチオネインを生成しない 菌類、藍藻、バクテリアと酵母で独占生産 https://t.co/A1WsdAOqBh

Jun 22, 2022 · 5 likes · 3,748 followers View post →
tiktak
@taisukun · X

エルゴチオネインは、一部の真菌や細菌によってのみ合成されるチオール/チオン分子である。それにもかかわらず、人間や他の動物は食事からトランスポーターであるOCTN1を介して積極的に取り込まれ、特定の組織で高レベルに蓄積される。 https://t.co/8qSBaVga2M

Dec 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 313 followers View post →
Hugo
@hugopottisch · X

@MarkTrewick1 Mushrooms are zero saturated fat and have the vitamin L (longevity) bonus https://t.co/WArHUTbFdG

Jan 12, 2024 · 1 like · 730 followers View post →
gabor karate
@irrrelevan · X

tempeh and shrooms ftw https://t.co/31tHVPztkH

Oct 15, 2023 · 1 like · 378 followers View post →
For health-promoting environments
@SilkeLeFay · X

. Environmental toxins, an inflammatory diet and a lack of inner peace (autonomic nervous system imbalance) increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the risk of cancer and neurodegenerative disease. Ergothioneine is a powerful antioxidant. https://t.co/vX8tyIhrFd . https://t.co/BOAE7852bH

Mar 14, 2019 · 4,589 followers View post →
Rich Collins
@richcollins · X

@JeffJamesAlive @LoriShemek Interesting. Ergothioneine seems to be an exception: https://t.co/UFKKrMTKeX

Jun 5, 2024 · 2,072 followers View post →

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Rich Collins
@richcollins · X

@JeffJamesAlive @LoriShemek Interesting. Ergothioneine seems to be an exception: https://t.co/UFKKrMTKeX

Jun 5, 2024 · 2,072 followers View post →
Hugo
@hugopottisch · X

@MarkTrewick1 Mushrooms are zero saturated fat and have the vitamin L (longevity) bonus https://t.co/WArHUTbFdG

Jan 12, 2024 · 1 like · 730 followers View post →
JoJo Aldred
@JoJoAldred · X

Good video, really appreciate the in video sources to the articles, thanks Mic. I'll be studying these papers over the coming weeks. https://t.co/gCvxIkyo0q

Oct 19, 2023 · 31 followers View post →
CHAD MICHAEL
@PLANTBASED_GOD · X

Vitamin L: The Longevity Vitamin by Mic the Vegan Ergothioneine (a powerful antioxidant) https://t.co/h4FJz5WrOB via @YouTube

Oct 15, 2023 · 19 followers View post →
GalahadDruidlord
@LyreInTheSky · X

Vitamin L: The Longevity Vitamin https://t.co/u2mmb3gYZf via @YouTube

Oct 15, 2023 · 351 followers View post →
gabor karate
@irrrelevan · X

tempeh and shrooms ftw https://t.co/31tHVPztkH

Oct 15, 2023 · 1 like · 378 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

エルゴチオネインは抗酸化物質 細胞損傷に対抗、心血管疾患や死亡risk⬇️関連 エルゴチオネイン欠乏は認知機能⬇️発生率⬆️関連 ある研究者は長寿ビタミンに分類 人組織に見られるにもかかわらず、体はエルゴチオネインを生成しない 菌類、藍藻、バクテリアと酵母で独占生産 https://t.co/A1WsdAOqBh

Jun 22, 2022 · 5 likes · 3,748 followers View post →
ENDALA klinika zdraví
@endalaclinic · X

Ergothioneine – a diet‐derived antioxidant with therapeutic potential - Halliwell - 2018 - FEBS Letters - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/LgedwcpjO8

Dec 11, 2020 · 252 followers View post →
tiktak
@taisukun · X

エルゴチオネインは、一部の真菌や細菌によってのみ合成されるチオール/チオン分子である。それにもかかわらず、人間や他の動物は食事からトランスポーターであるOCTN1を介して積極的に取り込まれ、特定の組織で高レベルに蓄積される。 https://t.co/8qSBaVga2M

Dec 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 313 followers View post →
For health-promoting environments
@SilkeLeFay · X

. Environmental toxins, an inflammatory diet and a lack of inner peace (autonomic nervous system imbalance) increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the risk of cancer and neurodegenerative disease. Ergothioneine is a powerful antioxidant. https://t.co/vX8tyIhrFd . https://t.co/BOAE7852bH

Mar 14, 2019 · 4,589 followers View post →