Beta Glucan by Vitabase
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- Improves immune system function
- Does not over-stimulate the immune system
- Reduces healing time from infections
- Improves wound healing
- May help with some allergies
- Potential benefits for arthritis sufferers
- Vegetarian/vegan formula
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Beta Glucan is found in several forms from a variety of natural sources. All are polysaccharides, or sugar molecules. Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan is derived from Baker’s yeast, or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and mushrooms like the Maitake mushroom. This insoluble fiber has been studied for more than 30 years and repeatedly found to benefit immune system function.
Beta Glucan works differently than most other agents designed to stimulate the immune system. These agents can actually over-stimulate the immune system. Overstimulation can be particularly detrimental to people with autoimmune diseases, allergies, or yeast infections. Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan works to cause the immune system to function better without causing it to become overactive.
Research studies have documented that Beta Glucan works by stimulating the activity of macrophages. Macrophages are large cells that ingest and destroy foreign matter in the body like microorganisms or debris. This includes organisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.
This activity offers the potential to support good health in a number of ways. Increased macrophage activity can significantly impact infections. In repeated studies infections were prevented or cleared up more quickly. In a related area, Beta Glucan was found to help wound healing. Beta Glucan reduced infections around wound sites and led to better scar tissue.
Beta Glucan may also help some allergy sufferers. In arthritis patients Beta Glucan appeared to lead to a reduction in oxidative tissue damage during the progression of arthritic disease. Beta Glucan is also being examined for its potential benefit in reducing LDL cholesterol and improving blood glucose levels.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one Vcap daily.
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Supplemental Facts
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Notes: Vegetarian/Vegan Product
Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Rice Flour and Slica. |
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Caution: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED
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All Vitabase brand products are manufactured within the USA. This is an important for quality because the FDA inspects our manufacturing facilities regularly. In other countries, governmental agencies may not necessarily exercise much control over manufacturing processes.
We source our ingredients from around the world. This is important because the best available ingredients are not necessarily made in the United States. For example, we get our liquid herbal extract ingredients from Europe because they are absolutely the best on the market.