Faculty

Robert Beelman

Professor Emeritus of Food Science

0404 Erickson Food Science
University Park, PA

Email rbb6@psu.edu

Centers & Institutes

Center for Biorenewables

April 27, 2025

A Key Antioxidant for Longevity Is Fading From Our Food Supply

Specialty mushrooms, like shiitakes, have higher levels of ERGO, according to the researcher. Credit: Photo by Kier in Sight on Unsplash. All Rights Reserved.

March 31, 2023

Is a little-known amino acid concentrated in mushrooms the key to healthy aging?

February 18, 2023

Neuroscience Says This Simple Food Boosts Memory and Grows Brain Cells. (It Tastes Like Opportunity)

Researchers found that ergothioneine concentrations declined as tillage intensity increased. The study is among the first to demonstrate that soil disturbance can directly impact a key dietary factor associated with long-term human health. Credit: Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

February 07, 2022

Soil tillage reduces availability of ‘longevity vitamin’ ergothioneine in crops

April 22, 2021

Eating a handful of mushrooms a day cuts cancer risk by third, study suggests

October 02, 2020

The magic of mushrooms: Why they're the next big wellness trend

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