Beta 1, 3D Glucan
It is one of the most studied immune enhancing substances in existence.* Beta-1, 3-D Glucan is a remarkable compound from bakers yeast. Yeast Glucan is a safe and potent nutritional supplement, with free radical scavenging ability.*
Name: Beta 1, 3D Glucan
Description: 100mg, 60 capsules
Recommended Dosage: two capsules per day thirty minutes before meals or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Product Code: 5043
Supplement Facts
Serving Size:1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving
Beta-1, 3-D Glucan (saccharomyces
cerevisiae) 100 mg *
Residues of Carbohydrate %
Terminal glucose 3.6 *
1,3 linked glucose 86.6 *
1,6 linked glucose 2.1 *
2,3 linked glucose 5.8 *
3,6 linked glucose 1.9 *
*Daily Value not established Typical analysis
Other Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose and Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Vcap).
Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten,
corn, coloring, or dairy products.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool,
dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
Beta 1,3-D Glucan Safely Enhances Immune Function
Courtesy VRP Staff
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but results of a recent human clinical study suggest far better results may be obtained with a dietary supplement called Beta 1,3-D Glucan. Beta 1,3-D Glucan is a highly purified and patented carbohydrate extracted from the cell walls of Bakers yeast.
An independent study conducted by Biophage Pharma Inc., a Canadian biopharmaceutical company, treated normal human volunteers with 250 milligrams of Beta 1,3-D Glucan for 10 consecutive days. The subjects were monitored for 30 days. The results of the human clinical study found that the Beta 1,3-D Glucan—the identical Betra Glucan carried by VRP—was safe and well tolerated, as evidenced by the lack of significant changes in key blood and liver enzymes. It also significantly increased phagocytic capacity—the ability of the innate immune cells to eat and destroy foreign intruders.
On day ten of the study Beta Glucan had increased the percentage of immune cells able to phagocytose one target particle from 63.8 percent to 83.2 percent. The number of highly phagocytic cells —those consuming at least three particles—increased from 37.3 percent to more than 50 percent. These results show that taking Beta Glucan enhanced the human immune system to defend the body against a challenge.
“The results are consistent with the biological activity of Beta 1,3-D Glucan observed in numerous animal studies,” said Rosemonde Mandeville, Chief Scientific Officer of Biophage Pharma. In addition, researchers also found that Beta 1,3-D Glucan increased plasma cytokines INF-y and TNF-a, which play an important role in regulating the bodys immune response. There was no significant increase in cytokine IL-1, which can cause fever, chills and muscle aches associated with other immune-enhancing supplements.
Reprinted with permission from Vitamin Research Products (888) 891-1800. Statements made in this article have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any diseas |
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