Ergothioneine has powerful health care functions and broad future application prospects

ergothioneine (egt), also known as ergot sulfur base, ergothioneine, etc., is a naturally occurring amino acid. ergothioneine is widely found in plants, animals and microorganisms. the human body can obtain ergothioneine through diet, with mushrooms being the main dietary source. ergothioneine has multiple functions such as scavenging free radicals, antioxidant, anti-radiation, good stability, anti-aging, etc.…