Absorption
✦Cook before eating to preserve nutrients and improve digestibility. Ergothioneine is heat-stable. Whole mushroom is the most bioavailable source.
Daily Dose
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Common dose: 50-100g fresh mushroom
RDA: No established RDA
Upper limit: No established upper limit
Best form: Fresh whole mushroom (highest in ergothioneine)
Timing: With meals
King trumpet has one of the highest ergothioneine contents among edible mushrooms.
Food Sources
- Fresh king trumpet~7mg ergothioneine per 100g