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Dietary supplement

L-Ergothioneine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Absonutrix

Liquid Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

L-Ergothioneine is a dietary supplement by Absonutrix with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, healthy aging and longevity, cellular protection.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Ergothioneine by Absonutrix

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “L-Ergothioneine” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (590 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid contains 2 active ingredients. L-Ergothioneine is an amino acid compound with antioxidant properties.

Oyster Mushroom Extract adds a mushroom-derived ingredient, though we don't have detailed information on its specific role in this formula. The product also contains inactive ingredients — water, ethanol, potassium sorbate, stevia, and peppermint oil — that serve as preservatives, sweeteners, and flavoring.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Ergothioneine product and its label doesn't state a use — see Ergothioneine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for L-Ergothioneine is limited. For coronary heart disease and joint pain, we don't yet have enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works.

If you're considering this supplement for either of those conditions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current science supports trying it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ergothioneine

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-Ergothioneine appears well tolerated in foods and short-term studies, but long-term safety when taken as a supplement hasn't been firmly established. If you're pregnant, the safety data on supplement doses isn't sufficient — it's best to avoid it.

If you're breastfeeding, safety hasn't been studied, so supplemental use is not recommended. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting if either applies to you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ergothioneine

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, run your medications through the search tool on this page — it's always smart to verify before you start anything new.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This product may interest you if you're exploring L-Ergothioneine for heart or joint health, but the evidence is still developing. Pregnant or nursing women should skip it.

If you have questions about whether it fits your health routine, your pharmacist can help you sort it out.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about L-Ergothioneine, straight from the product label.

Brand Absonutrix
Barcode (UPC) 685167904790
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 118 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 322360
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Ergothioneine by Absonutrix, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.59 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.59 mL
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
685167904790
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Ergothioneine0 NP--
L-Ergothioneine590 mg--
Oyster Mushroom Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Distilled, Ethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Stevia, Peppermint Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: shake well before use. Take 12 drops once daily. Hold in mouth for 15 seconds and then swallow. If supplement flavour is too strong, add it into a preferred drink like water or juice and consume.

Precautions

Caution: for adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult a physician if you are pregnant/nursing, taking any medications, or have a medical condition.

In the unlikely event that you do experience any side effects or allergies, stop use immediately and promptly seek medical attention.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Highest quality ingredients Powerful formula Made in USA

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Please recycle

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L-Ergothioneine by Absonutrix label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Ergothioneine by Absonutrix

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.59 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Ergothioneine

No known
interactions
590 mg per serving Form: Oyster Mushroom Extract

Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid–like compound (an antioxidant) found mostly in mushrooms and made by certain fungi and bacteria. Ear...

L-Ergothioneine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Distilled, Ethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Stevia, Peppermint Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

L-Ergothioneine by Absonutrix Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Ergothioneine. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for L-Ergothioneine, from the product label.

Absonutrix

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Name
Absonutrix
Street Address
8905 West Market Street
City
Colfax
State
NC
ZipCode
27235
Phone Number
1-855-368-8749
Web Address
www.absonutrix.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

L-Ergothioneine by Absonutrix: Common Questions

Does L-Ergothioneine by Absonutrix interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Ergothioneine. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Ergothioneine contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is L-Ergothioneine proven to work for heart health or joint pain?
Not yet — we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it works for either condition. The science is still developing. Your doctor can help you decide if it's worth trying based on your individual situation.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data on supplement doses during pregnancy, so it's best avoided. Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been studied either. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before considering it.
What are the side effects?
L-Ergothioneine appears well tolerated in foods and short-term studies, so side effects in that context are uncommon. Long-term safety as a supplement isn't as well established, so we don't have a full picture of rare effects.
What is L-Ergothioneine?
It's an amino acid compound with antioxidant properties — a substance your body can produce naturally and that's found in some foods. This product delivers it as a liquid supplement.
Does this have any fillers?
It has inactive ingredients — water, ethanol, potassium sorbate, stevia, and peppermint oil — that act as preservatives, sweeteners, and flavoring. There are no extra bulking agents listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Ergothioneine’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

L-Ergothioneine's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Ergothioneine 2 references
  1. Benson KF, Ager DM, Landes B, Aruoma OI, Jensen GS. Improvement of joint range of motion (ROM) and reduction of chronic pain after consumption of an ergothioneine-containing nutritional supplement. Prev Med. 2012;54 Suppl:S83-9. PubMed
  2. Smith E, Ottosson F, Hellstrand S, et al. Ergothioneine is associated with reduced mortality and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart 2019. pii: heartjnl-2019-315485. PubMed

See these in context on the Ergothioneine monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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