L-ergothioneine Market

L-ergothioneine Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

It is a good source of amino acid furthermore it’s rich in sulfur which is mainly found in cyanobacteria, actinobacteria, and fungi. It is also found in red and black beans, mushrooms, garlic, oat bran, liver, kidney, and crabs. L-ergothioneine is also found in human skin, eye lenses, erythrocytes, and semen.

The health of mitochondria may be the cause of many cellular alterations associated with aging. The amount of time that facial skin spends in the sun is a significant factor in facial skin aging. It effectively controls glutathione levels and prevented the induction of a photoaging-related mtDNA in cells. The health and skin benefits of l-ergothioneine will generate massive demand in the Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, and Food Industries.

It’s effective in preventing skin aging and wrinkles and damage from sun rays. Rising demand from the above industries will drive the growth of the market at a significant scale registering a high CAGR in the forecast period.

According to some studies, having more ergothioneine in the blood may reduce your risk of developing heart disease and dying from it. However, it is unclear if consuming more ergothioneine-rich foods or ergothioneine supplements will reduce the risk of heart disease or mortality.

What are the factors impelling growth in demand?

Its effectivity against UV-induced Damage drives demand for cosmetic applications

A huge market for products that promote beauty from within has been generated by the growing number of Z-generation consumers who are remarkably prepared to spend on skin care products with strong scientific backing. It was formerly hypothesized that orally supplemented L-ergothioneine would have skin benefits because of its great acceptance and popularity in the cosmetics industry, as well as because functional compounds taken orally had advantages over topical treatments.

Due to its potent cytoprotective properties and outstanding anti-oxidizing qualities, L-ergothioneine is a well-known cosmetic component. According to a clinical trial, it can prevent telomere shortening caused by oxidative stress. Nevertheless, there is little published data on the advantages of L-ergothioneine taken orally for the treatment of skin problems based on any clinical research.

Increasing demand from the Pharmaceutical Industry

L-ergothioneine is useful in the prevention of cataracts, liver damage, Alzheimer’s, heart attacks, and diabetes. As it’s a unique and rare source of amino acid available in fungi and various bacteria but not in higher plants. Many properties of l-ergothioneine aid in the treatment of numerous illnesses and conditions, including cataracts, liver damage, Alzheimer's disease, heart attacks, and diabetes. The pharmaceutical industry has turned its attention because of these properties. This will increase the market's demand, which will aid the market's expansion.

Growing health Awareness invites changes in lifestyle and diet

The healthy and protein-rich diet concerns are propelled now more than ever. People are now making conscious choices when it comes to their food and beverages. Food that is high in protein and amino acids is preferred by most people as high amino acid content is good for overall health.

L-ergothioneine is present in various foods, such as garlic, red and black beans, mushrooms, garlic, oat bran, liver, kidney, crabs, etc., and is also available in supplement format whose demand is rising in the consumer base. This will drive the market demand and increase the consumer base for the market.

Application in food preservation is driving demand in the food industry

l-ergothioneine can possibly replace sulfur in wine and other food applications anticipated to increase its demand in the forecast duration. Sulfites prevent microbial development by interacting with adenosine triphosphate, the cell's energy source. They also impede several metabolic pathways and cellular transport systems. Some antimicrobials affect the permeability of bacteria cell walls or membranes or even obliterate the genetic material.

Recognized with Novel Food Status by EU

European Union has recently provided the Novel Foods status to l-ergothioneine for its use as an ingredient in various Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, and Personal care products. Such approvals give the product enough credibility in the market and enhance its market reach. This will drive the demand in the forecast period.

The global market is expected to witness a huge rise in demand due to its health-benefiting factors. Recent approval from the EU for the use along with rising consumer awareness will provide a significant boost to the growth of the manufacturers in the forecast period.

Region Wise Insights

The global market is dominated by Europe followed by America. Europe is expected to dominate the global market due to the EU’s approval of the use. America, on the other hand, is a vital contributor to the growth of the global market because of its skincare demand and medical infrastructure. MEA and APAC regions will also be some essential contributors to the growth owing to their increasing skincare demand resulting from UV radiation and improving medical infrastructure.

Key players

• Blue California
• Oxis International
• Sigma-Aldrich
• BOC Sciences
• Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.
• Jiangyin Healthway International Trade Co., Ltd
• Tetrahedron
• Mironova Labs, Inc.
• Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc.
• Other prominent players

Global L-ergothioneine Market Segmentation

• By End-user :

  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Cosmetics Industry
  • Other End-User industries

• By Geographical Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Oceania
  • South Asia
  • East Asia
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)