Complements vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid in a multi-antioxidant defence system.
Antioxidants · Emerging
Ergothioneine
INCI: Ergothioneine · EGT
Powerful antioxidantProtectsSupports longevity
A rare, potent antioxidant amino acid, sometimes called a 'longevity vitamin', that defends cells against oxidative stress.
What it is
Ergothioneine is a naturally-occurring amino acid antioxidant, concentrated in mushrooms, that the body accumulates in cells under stress. It has drawn scientific interest as an unusually stable, powerful cellular antioxidant, occasionally dubbed a 'longevity vitamin' for the way cells actively retain it.
How it works
Defends cells from oxidative stress
It scavenges a broad range of reactive oxygen species and is especially good at protecting cellular components, complementing more familiar antioxidants.
Stable and long-acting
Unlike some antioxidants that are used up quickly, it is notably stable, giving sustained protective support.
The evidence
Ergothioneine has emerging but compelling evidence as a potent, stable cellular antioxidant, and is an increasingly sought-after premium anti-ageing ingredient.
Worth knowing
A premium, next-generation antioxidant, its value is protective and cumulative rather than instantly visible.
Found in
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