{"id":2244,"date":"2017-08-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2017-08-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-08-17T00:00:00","slug":"the-amazing-health-benefits-of-beta-glucan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2017\/08\/17\/the-amazing-health-benefits-of-beta-glucan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Amazing Health Benefits of Beta Glucan | Natural Holistic Health Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><!-- Large NHH bottom post --><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n<em><br \/>\n    Ever wonder why medical doctors recommend eating oatmeal to prevent cardiovascular disease?<br \/>\n   <\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n   It\u2019s all about heart healthy soluble fiber.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Found in barely, beans, fruits, lentils, oat bran, and peas<br \/>\n   <em><br \/>\n    soluble fiber<br \/>\n   <\/em><br \/>\n   slows digestion and has been clinically shown to lower cholesterol.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n<em><br \/>\n    And what\u2019s the best source of heart healthy soluble fiber that you can get?<br \/>\n   <\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong><br \/>\n    Beta glucan<br \/>\n   <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<h3>\n   Beta Glucan Medical Uses &#038; Natural Sources<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<p>\n   Most people have never heard of beta glucans before, yet there are nearly<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/?term=beta+glucan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    13,000 peer-reviewed articles<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   discussing them in scientific journals. Actually, it is truly a wonder that they haven\u2019t hit \u201cmainstream\u201d yet as a supplement because their health benefits are absolutely superb.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Belonging to a group of physiologically active compounds called biological response modifiers, beta glucans are naturally occurring sugars that act as highly conserved structural components of cell walls in, fungi, seaweed, and yeast. (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-supplements\/ingredientmono-1041-beta%20glucans.aspx?activeingredientid=1041&#038;activeingredientname=beta%20glucans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    1<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The importance of immune support\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-26081\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/immune-system2.jpg\" width=\"312\" \/><br \/>\n   They contain pronounced \u201cimmunomodulating activity\u201d and<br \/>\n   <strong><br \/>\n    increase our \u201cimmune defense by activating complement system, enhancing macrophages and natural killer cell function.\u201d<br \/>\n   <\/strong><br \/>\n   (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17895634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    2<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   In laymen\u2019s terms, this means that they can enhance your immune response like no other, and are used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes: (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-supplements\/ingredientmono-1041-beta%20glucans.aspx?activeingredientid=1041&#038;activeingredientname=beta%20glucans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    3<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   ,<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-supplements\/ingredientmono-1041-beta%20glucans.aspx?activeingredientid=1041&#038;activeingredientname=beta%20glucans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    4<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    Allergies\n   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n   Glucans have also been found to be very effective at healing skin conditions such as bedsores, dermatitis, diabetic ulcers, eczema, wounds, radiation burns, and even wrinkles.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Their effect on cancer is particularly interesting because they have been<br \/>\n   <strong><br \/>\n    shown clinically to prevent metastasis<br \/>\n   <\/strong><br \/>\n   through a number of ways: (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17895634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    5<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n   Fascinatingly, \u201cIn contrast to microorganisms,<br \/>\n   <strong><br \/>\n    tumor cells, as well as other host cells, lack beta glucan as a surface component<br \/>\n   <\/strong><br \/>\n   .\u201d This may be one reason why cancer is so vulnerable to beta glucan supplementation. (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17895634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    5<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n<strong><br \/>\n    With that said, few people understand why and how they work. Czech researchers put it best:<br \/>\n   <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<em><br \/>\n    \u201cDespite almost 150 years of research, the exact mechanisms of their action remain unclear<br \/>\n   <\/em><br \/>\n   . (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18382858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    6<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Recently more information about them has added to the mystery: The number and type of glucans seem limitless. In the words of<br \/>\n   <em><br \/>\n    University of Louisville, Department of Pathology<br \/>\n   <\/em><br \/>\n   , \u201cThe number of individual glucans is almost as great as the number of sources used for their isolation.\u201d (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/mefanet.upol.cz\/BP\/2009\/2\/111.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    7<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n<strong><br \/>\n    On the flip side, there are indeed a very limited number of naturally occurring sources that include:<br \/>\n   <\/strong><br \/>\n   (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beta13dglucan.org\/clinicaldata\/FurtherBackground\/betaglucanBabicek.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    8<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n   Beta-1, 3D Glucan<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Amazing Health Benefits of Beta Glucan\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-177612\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/transferpoint-beta-1-3d-glucan_1.png\" width=\"265\" \/><br \/>\n   Of all the beta glucans that have been studied, Beta-1, 3D seems to hold the most health potential for individuals who supplement with it.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Over 50 years of research from prestigious universities around the world document its health prowess<br \/>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    Beta-1, 3D Glucan<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   has been shown to boost the immune system to provide support and balance.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Medical doctors are even using (1\u20133)-\u03b2-D glucan as a non-invasive way to determine if patients have been affected with fungal infections. (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.medscape.com\/viewarticle\/752221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    9<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   ) It is unlike other immune supplements that simply stimulate or alter the immune response in unnatural ways.\n  <\/p>\n<h3>\n   Possible Side Effects<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Amazing Health Benefits of Beta Glucan\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-177613\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/transferpoint-beta-glucan-label-facts-325x400.png\" width=\"325\" \/><br \/>\n   Essentially, the main \u201cside effect\u201d of beta glucan is that it helps your body heal from sickness and disease.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   In all seriousness, the majority of clinical trials conducted on animals and humans have not uncovered any adverse effects related to taking<br \/>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    beta glucans<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   whatsoever. (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/mefanet.upol.cz\/BP\/2009\/2\/111.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    10<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   ,<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beta-glucan-info.com\/pdf\/toxicology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    11<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   For example, a 13-week clinical trial uncovered that when a maximum deliverable oral dose was administered to rats, it was given with no harmful effects measured whatsoever. (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beta13dglucan.org\/clinicaldata\/FurtherBackground\/betaglucanBabicek.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    12<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n<strong><br \/>\n    When people take them<br \/>\n    <em><br \/>\n     orally<br \/>\n    <\/em><br \/>\n    , they are well tolerated<br \/>\n   <\/strong><br \/>\n   and are considered by the FDA to be generally regarded as safe (GRAS).\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   It has been reported, however, that when administered<br \/>\n   <em><br \/>\n    intravenously,<br \/>\n   <\/em><br \/>\n   \u201cBeta-glucans may cause dizziness, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hives, flushing, rash, high or low blood pressure, or excessive urination.\u201d (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthline.com\/natstandardcontent\/beta-glucan#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    13<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   ) Intravenous administration has also been associated with lung inflammation. (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthline.com\/natstandardcontent\/beta-glucan#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    13<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<h3>\n   Two Important Side Notes<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<p>\n   First and foremost, always be sure to check first with your healthcare provider before taking immune-boosting supplements like beta glucan, especially<br \/>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    Beta-1, 3D Glucan<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   .\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Various sources stress the importance that glucans are so effective at enhancing immune function that they can literally work against immune-suppressing drugs that autoimmune patients regularly take. (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-supplements\/ingredientmono-1041-beta%20glucans.aspx?activeingredientid=1041&#038;activeingredientname=beta%20glucans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    14<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   With Christmas around the corner, if you were thinking of purchasing<br \/>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    Beta-1, 3D Glucan<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   for a family member for a Holiday gift or special occasion, make sure that they are not taking any of these immune depressing drugs:\n  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n   Secondly, not all glucan products on the market are created equal and it is absolutely vital to steer away from synthetic varieties with harmful fillers. An article published in the journal<br \/>\n   <em><br \/>\n    Food and Chemical Toxicology<br \/>\n   <\/em><br \/>\n   stresses this point:\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n<em><br \/>\n    \u201cIn addition, variations in<br \/>\n   <\/em><br \/>\n   \u03b2<br \/>\n   <em><br \/>\n    -glucan structure and composition are highly dependent on the particular method by which a<br \/>\n   <\/em><br \/>\n   \u03b2<br \/>\n   <em><br \/>\n    -glucan preparation is processed or manufactured, and these variations can have a significant impact on their respective immune stimulatory activity an effect<br \/>\n    <strong><br \/>\n     that also could lead to significant toxicity when crude preparations are used therapeutically.<br \/>\n    <\/strong><br \/>\n    \u201d<br \/>\n   <\/em><br \/>\n   (<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beta13dglucan.org\/clinicaldata\/FurtherBackground\/betaglucanBabicek.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    15<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   )\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Like any supplement, be sure to purchase<br \/>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    Beta-1, 3D Glucan<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   from a trusted source and under the guidance of your natural health care provider.\n  <\/p>\n<h3>\n   Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    Beta-1, 3D Glucan<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   boosts the immune system to provide support and balance. It is unlike other immune supplements that simply stimulate or alter the immune response in unnatural ways. Over 50 years of research from prestigious universities around the world document the benefits of<br \/>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    Beta-1, 3D Glucan<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   .\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Transfer Point is the only company that offers a Beta glucan with a minimum of 83% Beta-1,3D Glucan content, with no harmful contaminants. Every batch is independently tested and a Certificate of Analysis is provided and available upon request.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Research proves that purity matters when it comes to biological activity. No other Beta glucan can match the effectiveness that has made<br \/>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    Transfer Point\u2019s Beta Glucan<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   the respected name in immune support.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n   Learn more about<br \/>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/goto\/4\/beta-glucan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    Transfer Point Beta Glucan<br \/>\n   <\/a><br \/>\n   now.<br \/>\n   <br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/where-i-shop-and-who-i-promote-and-why\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Do We Promote This?\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small\"><br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wonder why medical doctors recommend eating oatmeal to prevent cardiovascular disease? It\u2019s all about heart healthy soluble fiber. Found in barely, beans, fruits, lentils, oat bran, and peas soluble fiber slows digestion and has been clinically shown to lower cholesterol. And what\u2019s the best source of heart healthy soluble fiber that you can get? 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