Ergothioneine

Product name: Ergothioneine Specification: 99% Ergothioneine Form: Powder Used for: Supplements Description: Ergothioneine is a natural antioxidant that protects cells in the human body and serves as an important active substance. As a natural antioxidant, ergothioneine has gained significant attention due to its numerous physiological functions, such as scavenging free radicals, detoxification, maintaining DNA biosynthesis, promoting normal cell growth, and supporting cellular immunity. Ergothioneine is a natural molecule initially isolated from rye ergot fungus and later found in rat red blood cells, liver, and various animal tissues. Its antioxidant properties make it promising for use in complex therapy, or as a food additive or cosmetic ingredient. One of its unique properties is its ability to act as a powerful hypochlorous acid (HOCl) scavenger. While many compounds can react with hypochlorous acid, few react as rapidly as ergosulfide. For example, 1-antiprotease inhibitors (APIs), such as elastase, are highly sensitive to hypochlorous acid. Ergothioneine, even at physiological concentrations, effectively protects APIs from inactivation caused by hypochlorous acid. Since neutrophils are the primary source of hypochlorous acid in the body, ergothioneine plays a vital role in shielding red blood cells from damage caused by neutrophils during normal functions or pathological inflammation. Xi'an Innov Biotech provides high-quality products as a trusted ergothioneine suppli Sold on GMP Certified Manufacturer & Supplier (https://innovbiological.com/products/ergothioneine). The price shown is the retail price on that storefront on 2026-10-21, not a GreenB2B quote or a wholesale price.