
Ergothioneine (2-mercaptohistidine trimethylendolide, L-Ergothioneine, EGT) is the only known natural 2-thioimidazole amino acid (2-thioimidazole). EGT has an absorption wavelength similar to DNA in the UV absorption range, which can effectively protect against UV damage. EGT has a strong antioxidant capacity and can inhibit the formation of various oxidation active substances. In addition, EGT is chemically stable, can accumulate in the epidermal cells of the skin belly and is non-toxic.
Chemical Formula: C9H15N3O2S. A naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid derivative with a unique cyclic thiol-histidine structure.
Stability: Resistant to high temperatures (>100°C) and UV radiation, with stronger antioxidant activity compared to glutathione (GSH) and vitamin C. Remains stable across physiological pH ranges, resisting oxidation or degradation.
Solubility: Highly water-soluble, making it suitable for aqueous formulations (e.g., skincare serums, injectables).
Ergothioneine can be applied in many fields due to its excellent performance. For example, used in the fields of food, health products, cosmetics, etc.
1. Used as a unique antioxidant
2. Ergosulfan is a highly protective natural antioxidant that is not easily oxidized in water, which triggers the natural antioxidant defense system of cells in certain tissues.
3. Add to cosmetics as a skin protector
Ergot sulfur can minimize the formation of reactive oxygen species and protect cells from damage. Therefore, ergot sulfur can be added as a skin protector to certain cosmetics for the development of outdoor skincare products and protective cosmetics.
Hebei Huanwei Biotech Co.,Ltd was established in 2016 and located in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. Our advantage raw material products are widely used in pharmaceutical and food industry, such as Vitamins,Nutritional Ingredients, Food Additives,Dietary Supplements, Amino Acid, APIs and so on. Besides, we supply OEM/ODM products of Dietary-supplement, including Softgel, Tablet, Hard Capsule, Functional Beverage, Gummy and others.
Huanwei Biotech has obtained the certification of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and have been awarded Ecovadis Bronze Medal in 2023. At present we have been supplying products and services to customers in more than 20 countries in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, etc.



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