Key points from article :
Antioxidant ergothioneine may preserve the length of telomeres.
Median telomere length was longer in human dermal fibroblasts over 8 weeks in presence of ergothionine.
Significant reduction in % of shorter telomeres was also observed.
Concentrations of ergothioneine used are within physiological ranges only.
Ergothioneine is a sulphur containing amino acid with antioxidant action obtained from mushroom.
Telomeres are particularly sensitive and susceptible to oxidative environment.
Telomere length may even be a marker of ageing.
"Our data supports a potential role for ergothioneine in oxidative stress-related conditions and healthy ageing" - researchers.
Research by Life Length published in Journal of Dietary Supplements.
