More information about Beta-1, 3-D glucan

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Q. How much active 1,3/1,6 glucan molecule is "really" present in the powder used in your pill?

Q. What is Beta-1, 3-D glucan?

A. Beta-1, 3-D glucan is the sole active ingredient in Beta Glucan. 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 Recognized as Safe) by the FDA. No adverse reactions or toxicity may be known to have this rating.

Q. Who should take Beta Glucan?

A. Everyone above room temperature. Companion pets and other animals can also benefit from immune support.

Q. I am allergic to yeast. Will this cause a problem?

A. No. Although derived from baker's yeast (Saccharomyces ceravisiae), our Beta Glucan is a pure isolate and does not contain enough yeast proteins or other impurities to cause an allergic reaction.

Q. Could Beta Glucan cause over-stimulation of my immune system?

A. No. The presence of Beta potentiates the CR3 receptor on the surface of macrophages, neutrophils, NK cells and other key immune cells. Specific research on this issue had been reported on by researcher from Brown University.

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 peer reviewed 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 your Beta Glucan contains the superior potency you claim on the bottle?

A. The material's sole active ingredient is Beta glucan.  Numerous 3rd parties (including the universities, private laboratories, and competitors) have put our Beta glucan through more tests than any other glucan product on the market today for purity, potency and particle size. Beta Glucan manufactured by A.J. Lanigan is text book in content, purity and potency.

Q. Why haven't we heard about this before?

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, the cost was close to $200.00! This made is 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.

BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER

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 is taken up by phagocytes and is distributed into the lymph and blood, it potentiates or modulates or causes a response to be affected simply by their proximity to certain white blood cells by primary and secondary binding to the CR3 receptor.

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 neutrohils, macrophages and other phagocytes (immune cells). Once the Beta glucan particle comes inside the phagoytes, the phagocytes 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 physically go inside the cell and are digested. Then, the cell expels, as it travels throughout the body, a peppering of soluble Beta glucan.

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 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. 

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