{"product_id":"l-ergothioneine","title":"L-ergothioneine","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eL-ergothioneine is an amino acid that’s widely distributed throughout the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cannot be produced by the body, so it must be obtained through the diet. L-ergothioneine is found (in small quantities) in a variety of food sources, but the highest concentrations are in certain types of mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis food-derived amino acid is thought to support long-term health through free radical scavenging. In addition, the body has a highly specific mechanism to transport L-ergothioneine into your cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a few types of mushrooms supply significant quantities of L-ergothioneine and one of the best sources is the golden oyster mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatakana Health is one of the first companies to provide a naturally occurring (non-synthetic), version of an L-ergothioneine supplement. By using dual-extraction technology on the fruiting body of the golden oyster mushroom, 1% natural L-ergothioneine and immune supporting beta- glucans (at 30%) are obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-ergothioneine levels can decrease as we age and supplementing with L-ergothioneine is one of the latest strategies to support healthy ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Telomere Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelomeres are protective caps at the end of our chromosomes however, as we age, telomeres naturally shorten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-ergothioneine supports telomere length and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Heart, Brain, Eye Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies have shown that diets high in L-ergothioneine can support heart, brain and eye health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Glucans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eβ-glucans found in golden oyster mushrooms also support heart \u0026amp; immune health, healthy glucose and lipid levels, as well as healthy blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Matakana Superfoods","offers":[{"title":"30 Caps","offer_id":41110314811435,"sku":"l-ergocaps-30caps","price":46.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 Caps","offer_id":41110314844203,"sku":"l-ergocaps-90caps","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2578\/4684\/files\/L-Ergothioneine30_s_2025.03.12.png?v=1784841678","url":"https:\/\/matakana-superfoods.myshopify.com\/en-au\/products\/l-ergothioneine","provider":"Matakana Superfoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}