10.1021/la3003838
How to Get More Antioxidants How can you boost your antioxidant levels
All authors have made a significant contribution to this study and have approved the final manuscript
Protects Skin from Aging and UV Damage Ergothioneine builds up in skin cells through the OCTN-1 transporter and helps counter several key drivers of skin aging: Sun damage: Absorbs UV light and helps prevent UV-triggered DNA damage [14] Collagen loss: Inhibits MMP-1, the enzyme that breaks down collagen [15] Uneven tone: Clinical data show reduced wrinkles, age spots, and hyperpigmentation by suppressing excess melanin [15] Loss of firmness: Protects collagen and elastin and supports better hydration and elasticity [15] Inflammation: Its anti-inflammatory properties help calm acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis, and in some models it outperforms coenzyme Q10 and vitamin C against free radicals [15] These benefits have been observed with both topical ergothioneine and oral supplementation
The vitamin is found in seafood, meat, milk, and eggs, so vegetarians and vegans are at risk
Key Research Areas Lipolysis & fat-cell metabolism Studied in adipocyte models for stimulation of lipolytic activity and inhibition of lipogenesis