Beta Glucans – How scientific research brought this traditional nutrient to forefront of nutritional medicine
Posted by Dr. Paul Clayton on Jun 1st 2015
Beta glucans
1-3, 1-6The immune system is
not well understood by most members of the medical profession. Most doctors do
not know, for example, that it is the innate rather than the acquired immune
system that is more important in keeping us healthy. And most do not know that the
innate immune system is damaged by excessive hygiene (the ‘hygiene
hypothesis’); and can be enhanced by the use o
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Immune Health Basics Named 'Best Immunity' Dietary Supplement
Posted by https://www.technologynetworks.com/immunology/news/immune-health-basics-named-best-immunity-dietary-supplement-197887 on Mar 6th 2013
Immune Health Basics contains Wellmune WGP®, a natural beta 1,3/1,6 glucan from a proprietary strain of baker’s yeast. Numerous peer-reviewed human clinical studies consistently demonstrate the ability of Wellmune WGP to reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, particularly during periods of physical or lifestyle stress. In addition to improving overall well-being, Wellm
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Beta-glucans in cancer therapy
Posted by Michael Driscoll, Richard Hansen, Chuanlin Ding, Daniel E. Cramer and Jun Yan on Feb 2nd 2009
Combined β-glucan with anti-tumor mAb therapy has demonstrated therapeutic efficacy in murine tumor models. The current study was designed to compare the therapeutic efficacy of various sources of β-glucans. Our studies demonstrated that yeast β-glucan, in combination with anti-tumor mAb, resulted in significantly smaller tumor burdens and achieved enhanced long-term survival compared to mAb alone
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