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Ergothioneine Extends Lifespan (in flies)

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Papers referenced in the video:

Ergothioneine exhibits longevity-extension effect in Drosophila melanogaster via regulation of cholinergic neurotransmission, tyrosine metabolism, and fatty acid oxidation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34877949/

Is ergothioneine a ‘longevity vitamin’ limited in the American diet? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC7681161/