Ergothioneine & Eye Health
Explore mushroom research and guides on ergothioneine & eye health.
Ergothioneine and Cataract Prevention
Cataractous human lenses contain markedly lower ergothioneine than normal lenses. Here's what the research shows about ergothioneine and cataract prevention.
Ergothioneine and Eye Health: Why Your Lens Contains It
The human lens has no blood supply yet concentrates ergothioneine via OCTN1 transporters. Why this active import system exists and what it protects against.
Ergothioneine for Eye Health: Research and Implications
Ergothioneine ranked as the top antioxidant for retinal cell protection in a 2024 study. Here is what all the research shows about ergothioneine eye health.
Ergothioneine and Macular Degeneration
L-ergothioneine ranked top in a systematic 2024 screen of retinal antioxidants. Here is what the research shows about ergothioneine and macular degeneration.
OCTN1 in the Retina: Ergothioneine and Macular Degeneration
OCTN1 (SLC22A4) is the dedicated ergothioneine transporter expressed in retinal tissue. What its retinal expression means for AMD risk and research, explained.