Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 and Immunity

 An immuno-modulator modulates or changes your immune system to make it as efficient as possible. Beta glucan (β-glucan) is a natural source of polysaccharides shown in hundreds of studies to be highly effective to support a healthy immune system.  In fact, beta glucan is the most studied natural immune system supplement in the world. This unique “functional fiber” molecule works by activating every immune system cell in the body: natural killer cells, basophils, macrophages, neutrophils, etc. Beta glucan has a beneficial effect on the gut microbiome, in a section of the lower small intestine called the Peyer’s Patches.

Since beta glucans have such precise effects the type used must fit like a key in a lock.  The most studied beta glucan (and most effective) is the 1,3/1,6 type from the cell walls of baker’s yeast—saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is the most powerful immune system modulator and potentiator yet discovered.

Beta glucan is a powerful immune-modulator that doesn’t cause over-stimulation for those with auto-immunity issues. This natural source of polysaccharides is shown in hundreds of studies to be highly effective.  Beta glucan has a beneficial effect on the gut microbiome. It works is as a prebiotic that feeds the microbiome, which in turn creates short-chain fatty acids that support the colon to create healthy immunity*.

Type II Diabetes and Obesity

“β-Glucans have been shown to reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes.” Beta Glucan 1,3/,16 is shown to promote insulin production in the pancreas.  According to the study* authors: “Meanwhile, pure β -glucan promoted glycogen synthesis and inhibited fat accumulation in the liver…and depressed pro-inflammatory cytokines”. Glycogen is the principal storage form of glucose in human cells. Excess glucose stored as glycogen can accumulate as dangerous belly fat. Beta glucan increases the breaking down of glycogen; thus, is an aid in controlling obesity.

Here is how it works:  the orally administered pure beta glucan significantly down-regulates the blood glucose through suppression of the sodium glucose cotransporter SGLT-1 expression in intestinal mucosa.  SGLT-1 plays a major role in glucose absorption and incretin hormone release in the gastrointestinal tract.  Incretin hormones stimulate insulin secretion in response to meals, potentially creating insulin spikes, while beta glucan helps minimize insulin spikes by the suppression or minimization of incretin hormone release after a meal.

In another peer reviewed research article published in “Vascular Health Risk Management” researchers Chen and Raymond state, “The major risk [of diabetes mellitus] is vascular injury leading to heart disease, which is accelerated by increased lipid levels and hypertension. Management of diabetes includes control of blood glucose level and lipids, and reduction of hypertension. Dietary intake of beta-glucans has been shown to reduce all these risk factors to benefit the treatment of diabetes and associated complications.”

For those with type II diabetes and pre-diabetes this offers significant potential. Weight loss is essential to reducing Type II diabetes levels, and its elimination. Beta glucan usage must be combined with dietary changes and moderate exercise to lose excess body fat.

Choose with Care

Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 studies do not correlate with beta glucans from oats, mushrooms or barley. Those other sources can range widely in forms of beta glucan chemically and structurally and have not been shown in studies to be as effective. Beta glucan is one of the safest and most impressive allies in supporting healthy immune function. The quality and source of beta glucan varies widely, and you will benefit most from choosing one made extracted from baker’s yeast cell-walls such as Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 available from Healthy Habits®. Always buy from a company you trust.

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• Healthy Aging*
• Healthy Energy support*
• Healthy Glucose support*
• Healthy Joint support*

Benefits:

• Supports Healthy Defense*
• Supports Healthy Cholesterol*
• Supports Healthy Immune System*
• Supports Healthy Aging*
• Supports Healthy Mild Stress Response*

If you are currently taking immuno-suppressant drugs consult your physician before taking beta glucan. Don’t quit your prescribed medications without the guidance of your physician.

Healthy Habits® has been serving our customers for about 2 decades, and we take great care to deliver only the safest and most effective ingredients in the ‘clinically studied’ doses for all of our supplements.  Try it, and if you don’t love it – you can call us to take advantage of our 365 Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

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