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【Product introduction】Ergothioneine (EGT) is a naturally occurring hydrophilic sulfur-containing histidine derivative isolated from ergot fungi. It is an efficient antioxidant and is currently mainly produced through biotechnological fermentation methods using glucose and other raw materials. The process involves microbial fermentation, separation, and purification to obtain EGT. The biosynthesis of EGT starts with L-histidine, proceeding through the intermediate precursor histidinium trimethyl inner salt, which acquires sulfur from cysteine and methyl groups from methionine to form the final product EGT. EGT has various physiological functions, including removing free radicals, detoxification, maintaining DNA biosynthesis, normal cell growth, and cellular immunity. In the human body, it protects cells and serves as an important active substance. This natural antioxidant exhibits strong antioxidant properties, high stability, non-toxicity, good water solubility, and stability, contributing positively to human health and having significant application prospects in fields such as biomedicine and beauty health.