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Ergothioneine (2-mercaptohistidine trimethylendolide, L-Ergothioneine, EGT) is the only known natural 2-thioimidazole amino acid. 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 and is non-toxic.
💡 Application: Ergothione has a broad application prospect in cosmetics, food, dietary supplements, health products and biomedicine.
📦 Specifications: 5% liquid cosmetic grade, 98% powder cosmetic grade. Packing: Liquid 5Kg/barrel, powder 1Kg/bag.
✨ Effect: Ergothionein has multiple functions such as whitening spots, delaying aging, anti-inflammatory maintenance, sunscreen repair, improving memory, tightening and improving skin elasticity.
Ergothioneine is a natural antioxidant that can protect cells in the human body and is an important active substance in the body. Natural antioxidants are safe and non-toxic, and have become a research hotspot. As a natural antioxidant, ergothioneine has various physiological functions such as scavenging free radicals, detoxification, maintaining DNA biosynthesis, normal cell growth and cellular immunity.
| Test Items | Specifications | Results | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥99.0% | 99.25% | HPLC |
| Appearance | White powder | Conforms | Visual |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.50% | 0.18% | USP<731> |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm | Conforms | USP<231> |
| Arsenic(As2O3) | ≤2ppm | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Total plate count | ≤1000cfu/g | Conforms | USP<61> |
