Beta 1 3 d Glucan
Beta 1 3 d Glucan is commonly referred to as Beta glucan. Beta glucan is considered one of the best immunomodulators ever discovered. Immunomodulators help regulate the immune system. If it is running below standard it supports bringing it up. If it is running high it supports bringing it down to the proper level.
Beta glucan is a complex sugar called a polysaccharide. Beta glucan is found in many places throughout nature and as such can be extracted from many sources. Some of the more popular sources are;
Depending on its source, beta glucan has been shown to provide for different benefits. Barley and oat extracted Beta glucan has been shown to provide cardiovascular related benefits, while mushroom has been shown to provide immune support characteristics, while bakers yeast derived have been shown to provide both.
The amount of Beta glucan products available to the potential customer is confusing. This makes it hard to determine which product is effective and which is not. To learn more on how to compare Beta glucan products click here.
One of the marketing ploys used today is the "micronization" claim, i.e. the claim that in order for Beta glucan to be effective it must must be made as small and as seperated as possible. Recent testing conducted at the University of Louisville has proven the micronization theory false.