The Basics On Ergothioneine
What is Ergothioneine?
An amino acid that is found mainly in mushrooms, but also in animal tissues.
What are other names for Ergothioneine?
(S)-ALPHA-CARBOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-2-THIOXO-1H-IMIDAZOLE-4-ETHANAMINIUM, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, (S)-[1-CARBOXY-2-(2-MERCAPTOIMIDAZOL-4-Y L)ETHYL]TRIMETHYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, (S)-[1-CARBOXY-2-(2-MERCAPTOIMIDAZOL-4-YL)ETHYL]TRIMETHYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 2-MERCAPTO-N,N-DIMETHYL- BETAINE HISTIDINE, 2-MERCAPTOHISTIDINE TRIMETHYLBETAINE, AMMONIUM, [1-CARBOXY-2-(2-MERCAPTOIMIDAZOL-4-YL)ETHYL]TRIMETHYL-, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, L-(+)-, BETAINE HISTIDINE, 2-MERCAPTO-N,N-DIMETHYL-, ERGOTHIONEINE, ERGOTHIONINE, HISTIDINE, 2-MERCAPTO-N,N-DIMETHYL-, BETAINE, INNER SALT L-(+)- AMMONIUM, [1-CARBOXY-2-(2-MERCAPTOIMIDAZOL-4-YL)ETHYL]TRIMETHYL-, HYDROXIDE, and L-(+)- AMMONIUM, [1-CARBOXY-2-(2-MERCAPTOIMIDAZOL-4-YL)ETHYL]TRIMETHYL-, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT
What is Ergothioneine used for?
How Ergothioneine is classified
Skin-Soothing, Antioxidants
Recommendations for using Ergothioneine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Ergothioneine During Pregnancy
What we know about using Ergothioneine while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Ergothioneine from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Ergothioneine
Algenist AA (Alguronic Acid) Barrier Serum
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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