Critical Vitality Benefits of Ergothioneine, with Lee Carroll

Have you heard of ergothioneine? A lot of folks haven’t, so don’t worry-you aren’t an anomaly here. :) The physical wellness benefits of Ergothioneine are potentially vast, with little to no downside, so I thought a podcast on the topic would be advantageous. On a recentepisodeofCauses or Cures, I chatted with Australian medical herbalist Lee Carroll about Ergothioneine—what he calls “the most meaningful nutrient you’ve probably never heard of.” Found in high concentrations in mushrooms, Lee explains its properties, functions, and why some researchers have dubbed it a “lifespan wellness vitamin.” While the scientific evidence is still emerging, Ergothioneine’s unique characteristics have sparked significant interest with researchers. Lee also shares the nourishing ways to cook and eat mushrooms to maximize their holistic health benefits–so if you eat mushrooms or take mushroom supplements, you will dig this episode! Lee Carroll, Chief Medical Herbalist with the Science Team atReal Mushrooms, brings over 30 years of expertise in holistic vitality and botanical medicine. A renowned educator and mentor, he has dedicated his career to exploring the holistic health benefits of mushrooms. Since 2013, he has run a clinical practice in Australia and founded Herba Meditari, an innovative platform for educating mind-body health professionals worldwide. With degrees in Western Herbal Medicine and Botany, Lee seamlessly blends traditional wisdom with modern science. His prior roles at MediHerb, where he excelled in research, development, and education, further highlight his extensive expertise. He was a great resource to get on the show regarding the mind-body health benefits of Ergothioneine! As a reminder, I do not endorse any supplements discussed on the podcast. That said, I know of a few people who ordered Ergothioneine after listening to this podcast– ( I know because they told me :) ) Also, thank you to our sponsor for this show!! This episode is sponsored by Greco Gum, the all-natural chewing gum for your mouth and gut. It’s made from only ONE ingredient-resin from rare trees in Greece. I have been using it for my eustacian tube dysfunction (no joke) and LOVE it. It’s a weird taste at first, but once you get used to it, it’s absolutely awesome for jaw strengthening, face sculpting and eustacian tube dysfunction. You can visit GrecoGum. com and get 15% off your first order with code ERIN15. If you try it, let me know if you like it! A Tune in to the episode on well-being benefits and ergothioneine HERE! And if you haven’t yet, check outthis fabulous discussionI had with renowned physicist Alan Lightman on spirituality vs science and whether or not there is room for “magic.” :)