The Ultimate Skin Antioxidant - EGT
What Exactly Is Ergothioneine (EGT)?
Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid-like compound found in mushrooms, black beans, and some organ meats. It’s been drawing major attention for its unique antioxidant properties—and for good reason. Your body has a specific transporter (OCTN1) just for EGT, which means it’s efficiently absorbed and delivered to areas most vulnerable to oxidative stress, including the skin, eyes, brain, and liver.
Researchers have even coined it the “longevity vitamin” due to its role in protecting mitochondrial function and reducing cellular damage over time.
Why Summer Is Prime Time for Oxidative Skin Stress
While sunshine gives us vitamin D and vacation vibes, UV exposure comes at a cost. Prolonged sun exposure triggers free radical formation, which breaks down collagen, increases pigmentation, and accelerates skin aging—even if you’re wearing SPF.
EGT helps your skin defend itself from within. Unlike many antioxidants that degrade easily, EGT is highly stable and selectively accumulates in stressed tissues, making it a powerful internal defense against summer skin damage.
Clinically Proven Skin Benefits from the Inside Out
In a 2023 clinical study published in American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research, 28 participants took Ergothioneine supplements daily for 8 weeks. The results? Significant improvements in skin hydration, elasticity, and overall complexion brightness—with visible benefits starting as early as week 2.
Additionally, the participants reported fewer signs of dullness, roughness, and UV sensitivity, making EGT a compelling solution for summer skin concerns beyond what topical products can do.
EGT vs. SPF: A Complete Skin Protection Strategy
Let’s be clear: sunscreen is essential. But topical SPF only blocks UV on the surface. EGT goes further by helping the skin cells recover from the oxidative damage that slips past even the best sunscreen.
Think of it as:
- SPF = external protection
- EGT = internal resilience + antioxidant recovery
Together, they form a comprehensive shield against premature aging, inflammation, and collagen breakdown.
Where to Get EGT (Hint: It’s Not Just Mushrooms)
While ergothioneine is naturally present in mushrooms like king oyster and shiitake, it’s nearly impossible to get a clinical dose from food alone. A supplement with standardized, bioavailable EGT ensures you’re getting consistent skin-supporting benefits—without the mushroom overload.
Life Nutrition’s Liposomal NMN + EGT comes in—a cutting-edge formula that combines two of the most powerful longevity ingredients in one convenient capsule.
Each dose delivers 25mg of clinically proven Ergothioneine (EGT) to help reduce skin glycation, oxidative stress, and UV-induced aging. It also includes 200mg of patented LipoAvail™ Liposomal NMN, shown to boost NAD+ levels 3x more effectively than regular NMN for improved cellular energy, skin elasticity, and radiance.
Formulated for maximum absorption and skin rejuvenation, this vegan-friendly supplement targets 8 major signs of aging—including dryness, wrinkles, dull tone, dark spots, loss of firmness, and enlarged pores. Individually sealed in Alu-Alu blister packs for freshness and potency, it’s your summer-ready glow—delivered daily from the inside out.