Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan

 

Xtra Strength

Healthy Immune Support
Supports and Modulates Immune Function
Healthy Macrophage Response*
A Dietary Supplement
Vegetarian Formula

Beta-1,3/1,6 D-Glucan (Beta-Glucans) is a bioactive carbohydrate derived from the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as Bakers' yeast. Scientific studies have shown that Beta-1,3/1,6 D-Glucan supports a healthy immune system through its ability to maintain and modulate several aspects of immune function, including macrophage activity and immunoglobulin production. NOW® Xtra Strength Beta-Glucans also contains ImmunEnhancer™, a proprietary extract of Larch Arabinogalactan. Larch Arabinogalactan is known to aid in the support of healthy NK Cell activity in response to environmental stressors. This exceptional combination of immune supporting ingredients helps to fortify a healthy immune response seasonally and throughout the year.
Suggested Usage

As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap® 1 to 2 times daily. Consider taking these other NOW® products: AHCC®, Immune Renew™ and Air Defense®.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Vcap®
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Beta-1,3/1,6 D-Glucan Powder
(from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) 250 mg *
ImmunEnhancer™
(Arabinogalactan from Larch Tree (Larix occidentalis))
250 mg *

Other Ingredients:

Cellulose (capsule), Cellulose Powder, Silica and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).

Contains no: sugar, salt, starch, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product.

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Vcaps® is a registered trademark of Capsugel.

ImmunEnhancer™ is a trademark of Lonza.

Store in a cool, dry place. Please Recycle.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Important Information

There are more than 2000 papers describing the activities of beta glucan. The vast majority of these papers detail their immunological activities and it is therefore referred to as an “immune potentiator.” An immune potentiator will amplify the immune response in the presence of pathogens and will modulate the immune response when in the presence of immune response activators like pollen, which cause an overreaction of the immune system. In short, you do need protection from pathogens but you do not need protection from flowers. Sources of beta glucan include oats, barley, yeast and mushrooms. Much interest has been placed on beta glucans derived from oats or oat bran due to their fiber content and the resultant cholesterol lowering properties.

Research performed in the Department of Pathology at the University of Louisville clearly showed the superior glucan, with respect to phagocytotic and immunopotentiation, was the yeast derived beta glucan. In layman’s terms this means that this particular beta glucan provided the activities I was most interested in for my mother. I wanted an “amplification of her normal immune response.” I was restoring her immune system with probiotics and once it was restored I would amplify its response with a high quality beta glucan specifically, beta-1,3/1,6-glucan derived from yeast.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.