Beta-Glucan (1,3/1,6)

Mechanism of Action

Polysaccharide immune modulator; activates macrophages, NK cells, supports cholesterol, wound healing

Primary Applications

Immune support

High cholesterol

Wound healing

Cancer adjunct

Infections

Recommended Dosage

250-500mg/day (from mushrooms or yeast)

Available Forms

Beta-glucan 1,3/1,6 (from yeast, mushrooms, or oats)

Top Brands

NOWJarrowTransfer PointNutricology

Synergies

Works synergistically with:

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Medicinal mushrooms

Zinc

Natural Food Sources

Oats; Barley; Mushrooms; Yeast

Interactions

May interact with immunosuppressants

Contraindications

Autoimmune disease (caution); Organ transplant

Clinical Notes

Mushroom/yeast-derived more immune-active than oat-derived; activates immune cells; lowers cholesterol (oat source); well-researched

Quick Overview

CategorySpecialty

GBS Score80/100

IDSP007

Key Points

Evidence-based dosing

Mechanism documented

Interaction screening

Synergy optimization

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