Info: 90 Veg. Capsules
This formula from NOW Foods is comprised of the most concentrated sources of beta-glucans available: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (the inner cell walls of baker's yeast) and Maitake mushroom.
Info: 90 Veg. Capsules
This formula from NOW Foods is comprised of the most concentrated sources of beta-glucans available: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (the inner cell walls of baker's yeast) and Maitake mushroom.
Product Notes:
Immune response relies on the stimulation of macrophages: white blood cells that scour the body on search-and-destroy missions targeting harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Unfortunately, these "special forces" are not always on duty – they must first be activated. And that's the role of beta-glucans: they give the "go order" to the body's macrophages. The more beta-glucans in the system, the more macrophages will be called into action, and their neutralizing harmful viruses and bacteria may help reduce fatigue and boost energy, mood, endurance, and overall performance.
As research evolves, consumers are increasingly turning to beta-glucans to give their immune function added firepower, plus it also helps reduces cholesterol and glucose concentrations in the blood.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains:
Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan Powder (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae): 100 mg
Maitake Mushrooms (Grifola frondosa): 160 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Veg. Capsule (hypromellose, water), Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source) and Silica.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take two capsules, 2 times daily. Store in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes, or if you suffer from an immune system disorder (e.g. Crohn's disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, HIV/AIDS, etc.) or if you are taking immunosuppressants, NSAIDs or antibiotics.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80046650.
Supporting Science:
Ciecierska, Anna et al. “Nutraceutical functions of beta-glucans in human nutrition.” Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny, 2019.
Stier, Heike et al. “Immune-modulatory effects of dietary Yeast Beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucan.” Nutrition Journal, 2014.
Stothers, Cody L et al. “β-Glucan Induces Distinct and Protective Innate Immune Memory in Differentiated Macrophages.” Journal of Immunology (Baltimore, Md.), 2021.
Wang, Ruwen et al. “Plasma Metabolomics Reveals β-Glucan Improves Muscle Strength and Exercise Capacity in Athletes.” Metabolites, 2022.
Zabriskie, Hannah A et al. “Yeast Beta-Glucan Supplementation Downregulates Markers of Systemic Inflammation after Heated Treadmill Exercise.” Nutrients, 2020.