By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
Aside from being rich in valuable nutrients such as fiber, vitamins B and C, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium and zinc, mushrooms are also excellent sources of antioxidants, including some that are entirely unique to mushrooms. Ergothioneine and glutathione, both of which are found in mushrooms, are recognized as “master antioxidants” that inhibit oxidative stress. Both are considered important antiaging compounds.
As noted in The Guardian,1 “… [S]cientists think [ergothioneine and glutathione] may help to protect the body against the maladies of old age, such as cancer, …read more
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