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Comparative Antioxidant Profiles Property Glutathione (GSH) Ergothioneine (EGT) Redox activity Very high, dynamic Moderate, stable Chemical stability Low (constantly recycled) Very high Specific transporter No Yes (OCTN1/SLC22A4) Tissue accumulation Limited High (brain, liver, eyes) Mitochondrial protection Indirect (via GPx) Direct DNA protection Mitochondrial (primary) Nuclear and mitochondrial Intestinal degradation Partial Very low Human synthesis Yes (liver) No (dietary only) Mushrooms as the Only Known Source of Both Molecules While glutathione is also found in other foods asparagus, avocado, red meat ergothioneine is found almost exclusively in mushrooms
BPC-157 contributes cytoprotection and VEGFR2-mediated angiogenesis
For most users, once-daily dosing is sufficient and more practical