Beta Glucans

As a nutraceutical product, anti-oxidants help protect key cell components from damage by neutralizing free radicals, Beta 1,3 1,6 Glucan fits this category.

Obtained from purified yeast, Beta Glucan is a natural product. There is evidence to show that Beta Glucan is the most widely and commonly observed macrophage activator in nature. Beta Glucan aids in immunostimulation and cardiovascular effects.

Beta Glucans Clinical Studies

• Beta-glucan ameliorates methotrexate-induced oxidative organ injury via its antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects.
• Beta-glucan derived from zymosan acts as an adjuvant for collagen-induced arthritis.
• Characterization of the lipopolysaccharide and beta-glucan of the fish pathogen Francisella victoria.
• Isolation and identification of mixed linked beta -glucan degrading bacteria in the intestine of broiler chickens and partial characterization of respective 1,3-1,4-beta -glucanase activities.
• Structural and biological characterization of sulfated-derivatized oat beta-glucan.

Beta Glucans News Articles

• The Buzz on Beta-Glucans
• Optimising cardio health with oat beta-glucans
• Beta-Glucan immune system stimulants
• More support for beta-glucan’s anti-diabetes benefits
• Barley beta-glucans for low-GI foods

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