Robert Beelman

Professor Emeritus of Food Science

Robert Beelman

Huck Affiliations

News Articles Featuring Robert Beelman

Apr 27, 2025

A Key Antioxidant for Longevity Is Fading From Our Food Supply

Once abundant in soil-grown foods, ergothioneine is now harder to come by—but eating certain foods may help raise its levels in your body.

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Mar 31, 2023

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

As people age, inflammation and oxidation can contribute to many of the diseases we associate with getting older, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Feb 18, 2023

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

There are three reasons why business leaders should follow advances in neuroscience and memory.

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Feb 07, 2022

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

Soil tillage on farms may significantly reduce the availability in crops of ergothioneine, an amino acid produced by certain types of soil-borne fungi and bacteria that is known as a “longevity vitamin” due to its potent antioxidant properties, according to new research. The study is among the first to demonstrate that soil disturbance can directly impact a key dietary factor associated with long-term human health.

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Apr 22, 2021

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

Adding a handful of mushrooms to your risotto, omelette or pasta could ward off cancer, research suggests.

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Oct 02, 2020

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

Mushrooms have long been used by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, but these days the potential health benefits of mushrooms are being touted here in the United States as well. And for good reason: Mushrooms provide some key vitamins and minerals — and they also have unique nutritional properties.

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