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mitch96

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9. Ok into the weeds here.. Lions mane and Oyster mushrooms have the largest concentration

Reply to PJMcK (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 5, 2022, 09:03 AM

Jul 2022

of Ergothioneine. Just curious if it works as stated. If it works, fine. If not it can't hurt you like some drugs. From the article:
It is said to have potent antioxidant activities. Mushroom or ERG consumption seems to provide significant prevention against oxidative stress.
It has been passed as safe by regulatory agencies, and may have value as a nutraceutical and antioxidant more generally.
Yeah, voodoo.....
but it keeps my mind moving and this geezer doesn't like playing bingo YMMV
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7653990/

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I have a question that I can't find the answer on the google machine about percentages.. [View all] mitch96 Jul 2022 OP

Don't forget to add the eye of newt and the dragon's blood PJMcK Jul 2022 #1

Ok into the weeds here.. Lions mane and Oyster mushrooms have the largest concentration mitch96 Jul 2022 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2022 #2

20/100 is 20% sl8 Jul 2022 #4

It also depends on the actual proof of the alcohol that you are using. Chainfire Jul 2022 #3

"100 proof liquor cut with and equal amount of water," mitch96 Jul 2022 #10

There's chemistry involved too so your suggestion won't work unblock Jul 2022 #5

I really wouldn't worry too much about accuracy for this application. NNadir Jul 2022 #6

Well, supposedly 1 liter of water and 1 liter of alcohol mix to form 1.8 liters of solution ... eppur_se_muova Jul 2022 #7

Where are you getting 100% ethanol? Effete Snob Jul 2022 #8

I did not say 100% etoh. Actually I'm using 75% etoh everclear found in the liquor store. nt mitch96 Jul 2022 #11

Yes, you did say that.... Effete Snob Jul 2022 #12

I see you want to argue. I'm not playing that game. have a great day, good bye.. nt mitch96 Jul 2022 #13

Ummm.... Effete Snob Jul 2022 #14