Ergothioneine: Longevity vitamin taps healthy aging boom
15 Aug 2023 | Blue California
Blue California has unveiled its high-purity ergothioneine made using precision fermentation. The “longevity vitamin” is an amino acid naturally found in mushrooms, marketed for its ability to fight oxidative stress. Linda May-Zhang, VP of innovation at Blue California, explains how the highly stable and neutral-tasting ingredient can support the aging population, which is expected to boom between 2020 and 2050.