Educational content: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Oyster mushrooms are a food, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. — A research overview of L-ergothioneine — an antioxidant compound found in oyster mushrooms — and published studies on its absorption and cellular activity. Cited sources.

Oyster mushrooms are one of the fastest, lowest-cost crops a homesteader can add. A single fruiting block produces multiple harvests, the spent substrate feeds the garden, and the mushrooms themselves are one of the most nutritionally complete foods you can grow. Seven reasons they belong on every homestead.