Bench study unlocks ergothioneine’s link to ‘biological aging’ The antioxidant ergothioneine may preserve the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, suggests a new in vitro study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.
Using human neonatal dermal fibroblast cells, scientists from Blue California (USA), Life Length (Spain), and Conagen (USA) observed that, over an eight-week period, the median telomere length was significantly longer than control for all four tested concentrations (0.04 to 1.0 mg/ml) of ergothioneine under oxidative conditions.
The scientists, led by Dr. Priscilla Samuel, Blue California’s Chief Science Officer, also observed that ergothioneine was associated with a significant reduction in the percent of short telomeres.
Signs of Healthy Aging Detected in Ergothioneine Telomere Study by Iswarya on December 13, 2020 at 12:11 AM
Journal of Dietary Supplements.
The in vitro study is the first time ergothioneine has been studied for its effect on telomere length. Blue California provided its ErgoActive ergothioneine, which is produced by a proprietary fermentation process. Our results suggest that ergothioneine as part of a healthy diet could potentially mitigate the negative effects of oxidative stress and support healthy aging by helping to preserve telomere length and reduce the rate of shortening, said Chief Science Officer, Dr. Priscilla Samuel.
Telomeres are complex protein structures located at the end of each DNA strand, protecting chromosomes from becoming damaged. When DNA strands are frayed or worn down, cells are challenged with performing specialized functions, thus making the protection offered by telomeres critical for the life of cells.
Blue California ingredients: Signs of Healthy Aging Found in Ergothioneine Telomere Study
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020studypublished in the
Journal of Dietary Supplements, demonstrated Blue California s ErgoActive ergothioneine helped to preserve telomere length and reduced the rate of telomere shortening under oxidative stress.
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in vitro study is the first time ergothioneine has been studied for its effect on telomere length. Blue California provided its ErgoActive ergothioneine, which is produced by a proprietary fermentation process. Our results suggest that ergothioneine as part of a healthy diet could potentially mitigate the negative effects of oxidative stress and support healthy aging by helping to preserve telomere length and reduce the rate of shortening, said Chief Science Officer, Dr. Priscilla Samuel.
The
in vitro study is the first time ergothioneine has been studied for its effect on telomere length. Blue California provided its ErgoActive ergothioneine, which is produced by a proprietary fermentation process.
“Our results suggest that ergothioneine as part of a healthy diet could potentially mitigate the negative effects of oxidative stress and support healthy aging by helping to preserve telomere length and reduce the rate of shortening,” said Chief Science Officer, Dr. Priscilla Samuel.
Telomeres are complex protein structures located at the end of each DNA strand, protecting chromosomes from becoming damaged. When DNA strands are frayed or worn down, cells are challenged with performing specialized functions, thus making the protection offered by telomeres critical for the life of cells.
The
in vitro study is the first time ergothioneine has been studied for its effect on telomere length. Blue California provided its ErgoActive ergothioneine, which is produced by a proprietary fermentation process.
“Our results suggest that ergothioneine as part of a healthy diet could potentially mitigate the negative effects of oxidative stress and support healthy aging by helping to preserve telomere length and reduce the rate of shortening,” said Chief Science Officer, Dr. Priscilla Samuel.
Telomeres are complex protein structures located at the end of each DNA strand, protecting chromosomes from becoming damaged. When DNA strands are frayed or worn down, cells are challenged with performing specialized functions, thus making the protection offered by telomeres critical for the life of cells.