Friday Favorites: Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine
From NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast by Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
May 8, 2026 · 7 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of including mushrooms and tempeh in the diet for longevity as we age.
As we age, it may be even more important to include mushrooms (or tempeh) in our diet.
People in this episode
Host: Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
Topics covered
- longevity
- dietary sources
- mushrooms
- tempeh
- aging
- nutrition
Keywords
- longevity vitamin
- Ergothioneine
- mushrooms
- tempeh
- aging
- nutrition
Mentioned in this episode
Products: mushrooms, tempeh, Ergothioneine
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