L-(+)-Ergothioneine

    English name：L-(+)-Ergothioneine

CAS：497-30-3

Ergothioneine  is a natural amino acid, scientific name 2-mercapto-histidine-trimethyl inner salt, has significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cell protection, color protection and ultraviolet radiation and other functions, is also a natural antioxidant.

It can enter cells and mitochondria through the transporter OCTN-1 on the cell membrane and mitochondrial membrane, directly scavenging reactive oxygen radicals, and playing the role of antioxidant and mitochondrial protection.