topicErgothioneine Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimCurrent Evidence of Ergogenic and Post-Exercise Recovery Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Cordyceps militaris in Humans—A Narrative Review
evidence level4
citationJędrejko M (2026)
sourceCurrent Evidence of Ergogenic and Post-Exercise Recovery Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Cordyceps militaris in Humans—A Narrative Review
topicErgothioneine Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimHistidine is an amino acid which plays a critical role in protein synthesis, muscle buffering during anaerobic exercise, and antioxidation.
evidence level4
citationJędrejko M (2025)
sourceAnserine, Balenine, and Ergothioneine: Impact of Histidine-Containing Compounds on Exercise Performance-A Narrative Review.
topicErgothioneine Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimIt also acts as a precursor to carnosine, a dipeptide that enhances physical performance by being present in fast-contracting muscle fibers and contributing to buffering capacity.
evidence level4
citationJędrejko M (2025)
sourceAnserine, Balenine, and Ergothioneine: Impact of Histidine-Containing Compounds on Exercise Performance-A Narrative Review.