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Research suggests mushrooms' antioxidant may protect brain cells with aging

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A review of research highlights ergothioneine, an antioxidant in mushrooms, as potentially protective against brain cell damage linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. While laboratory and animal studies show promise, human clinical evidence is limited, and further trials are needed to confirm benefits for neurodegeneration prevention or slowing.

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Originally published by gnews