Golden oyster mushrooms growing on fallen logs in Iowa
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Eating golden oyster mushrooms regularly protected heart health and promoted longevity in mice.
Golden oyster mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) – a fungus native to parts of Russia, China, and Japan – is one of the richest natural sources of an antioxidant called ergothioneine. Human studies have shown this compound to be associated with a reduced risk of: heart disease And an untimely death. However, because these findings rely on observational data, it is not clear whether ergothioneine promotes health benefits.
Source: www.newscientist.com
