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You hear a lot now about how beta glucans are great for supporting immune health. And that’s true, but only to a point. It is a generalization, as some beta glucans are shown to support immune health, but not all.The specific source organism (e.g., strain of yeast) of a particular beta glucan makes all the difference in terms of safety, mechanism of action, and efficacy. That’s because each type o …

Research has revealed that immune health ingredient Wellmune® has a unique chemical structure, meaning that the many studies on its benefits cannot be applied to other beta glucans.Multiple biological activities have been attributed to beta glucans, including immunomodulatory effects. However, not all beta glucans affect immune activity, with such benefits depending on their chemical structure.The …

When it comes to the immune system, it seems the term ‘boost’ is everywhere. Articles cascade across the internet. Commercials beckon, asking the questions “Can you really ‘boost’ your immune system?” “What foods or beverages can help you ‘boost’ your immune system?” And the list goes on.But what does ‘boost’ really mean? And is ‘boosting’ really the best thing for immune health? Or might there be …

You hear the term “immune support” thrown around a lot – especially lately. But how much attention do you pay to the ingredients in products that say they support your immunity? I will fully admit, I didn’t look much beyond the front label and almost never turned over the products to read the fine print on the back.If I had, I probably would have been more familiar with Wellmune. Wellmune is an al …