Name: Ergothioneine: Longevity vitamin taps healthy aging boom
Uploaded: 2023-08-15T00:00:00+00:00
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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.

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