Q. What is Beta-1,
3-D glucan?
A. Beta-1, 3-D
glucan is the sole active ingredient in Beta Glucan 500. It is derived
from the cell walls of baker's yeast, making it the precise
substance for which the actual glucan macrophage receptor has been
identified. Beta-1, 3-D glucan is technically referred to as a
polybranched polyglucose - so complex some refer to it as fiber.
Q. Is it safe? Is
there any know toxicity related to this product?
A. Beta
glucan
is a Baker's yeast extract. Baker's yeast extracts have been given
a G.R.A.S. Rating (Generally regarded as Safe) Rating by the FDA. No adversity or toxicity can be known to have this rating.
Q. Who can take
Beta Glucan?
A. Everyone. People with impaired immunity. People who
are susceptible to allergies, autoimmune disease, infectious
disease, slow and incomplete healing and cancer. People wishing to
slow the aging process. People undergoing radiation or
chemotherapy. People over 40 whose immune systems begin to slow
through the aging process. People who are
exposed to radiation from external sources such as UV or
electromagnetic fields. People with poor nutrition or who consume
food preservatives. People under physical or emotional stress. Athletes and those who work out extensively. People with high risk
of cardiovascular disease. Animals! To help them overcome illness,
stay healthy and live longer.
Q. I am allergic
to yeast. Will this cause a problem?
A. No. Although derived from baker's yeast (Saccharomyces ceravisiae),
Beta Glucan is a pure isolate and does not contain enough yeast
proteins to cause an allergic reaction.
Q. Could Beta Glucan cause over-stimulation of my immune system?
A. No. The
presence of Beta potentates the receptors on the surface of the
macrophage. Only the presence of non-self (virus, bacteria, fungi,
cancer, parasites, etc.) causes the macrophage to become
stimulated. Beta alone does not stimulate.
Q. Will Beta-1,
3-D glucan cause or expand an autoimmune situation?
A. Beta-1, 3-D
glucan does not create a danger. Considerable research data
indicates just the opposite.
Q. Are there any
drug reactions that occur when taken with Beta-1, 3-D glucan?
A. There are
no adverse effects known when Beta-1, 3-D glucan is taken in
conjunction with pharmacological drugs. Beta-1, 3-D glucan
enhances the effect of many anti-infective drugs, cholesterol
reducing drugs and chemotherapeutic agents.
Q. Are the effects
of Beta-1, 3-D glucan backed by scientific research?
A. Hundreds of
scientific studies originating from such prestigious institutions
as Tulane, Harvard, and the U. S. Armed Forces attest to the
safety and efficacy of Beta-1, 3-D glucan.
Q. How do I know
that Beta Glucan 500 contains the superior potency claimed?
A. The
material's sole active ingredient is Beta glucan. Numerous 3rd
parties (including the universities, private laboratories, and
competitors) have put Beta Glucan 500 through more tests than any other
beta glucan product on the market today for purity, potency and
particle size.
Q. Why
is Beta Glucan relatively unknown?
A. For nearly
three decades, Beta-1, 3-D glucan has been available to
laboratories and medical schools. However, to purchase 1 (one)
100-mg sample of Beta-1, 3-D glucan, cost was close to $200.00! This made it highly prohibitive from a commercial standpoint.
Q. Are glucans
from barley, oats or other grains as effective as the beta glucans derived from bakers yeast?
A. They have
been shown to be ineffective as an immune modulator. Only Beta-1,
3-D glucan from the cell wall of baker's yeast has been shown to
have a potent effect on the immune system, in an economical
manner.
Q.
Since Beta Glucan is a very large molecule, how does it get through the blood
brain barrier?
A. Most people
try to look at Beta glucan as having some sort of chemical effect
on a tumor, virus or other pathogen. Beta glucan does not produce
any type of chemical or a drug effect. Beta goes into the lymph
and blood, it potentates or modulates or causes a response to be
affected simply by their proximity to certain white blood cells.
Q.
When the Beta Glucan molecule is absorbed into the cell, does the molecular
structure remain the same?
A. The Beta
glucan molecule is not absorbed into the cells. There are
receptors on the surface of neutrophils, macrophages and other
phagocytes (immune cells). Once the Beta glucan particle comes in
proximity to these receptors, they become more attentive. A
cascade of events occur to turn the glucan treated host into "an
arsenal of defense", says Czop from Harvard. The particulate from
the Beta glucan do not physically go inside the cell and do
anything. Again, we are talking about a non-chemical process. So
going back to the question, "How does Beta glucan get through the
blood brain barrier?" We do not have to get Beta glucan across a
blood brain barrier. What does cross the blood brain barrier is
the communication between our white blood cells, through
interferon, interleukins, and in the area of cancers, Tumor
Necrosis Factor (TNF). Also, let's not forget there is a
communication between certain white blood cells and autonomic
nerves. Not only do we have communication via chemical fax
messages that occur back and forth between the cells, we also have
responses between the white blood cells and our autonomic nerve
cells. Yes, if you get depressed or some other mental issue wears
on you, it will affect the immune system.
Q. What is
the difference between Baker Yeast Beta glucan and Oat Bran BG?
A.
A majority of
scientist agree that Grain Extracted Beta glucan is inferior to Bakers
Yeast Beta glucan.
Q. What if I
am on a medication
A. Always
talk to your doctor before deciding to take Beta glucan. Also,
give your Doctor copies of the Clinical Studies so the Doctor can
research the safety of Beta Glucan, for himself/herself, before
recommending the product. Beta-1, 3-D glucan has been shown safe
and non-toxic. Beta glucan has also been shown to enhance the
effects of medications.
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