There are numerous studies showing the safety and effectiveness of Beta-1,3D Glucan in a host for immune bolstering, immune dysfunction, immune dysregulation and last but not least, the selective lowering of LDL cholesterol.
In the area of autoimmune disease, the removal of diseased cells, debris, and harmful molecules from the body and blood are important. Beta-1,3D Glucan derived from the cell walls of bakers yeast plays a role here. Scavenging and debris cleansing abilitites of the properly modulated macrophage can assist these processes.
In various parts of the body, macrophages may be called:
- Alveolar cells - lungs
- Interdigitating cells - various
- Kupffer cells - liver
- Langerhans cells - skin
- Mesangial cells - kidneys
- Microglial cells - brain
- Monocyte cells - blood
- Neutrophil cells - various
- Serosal cells - endothelial layer
- Synovial cells - joints
To maximize your uptake of the Beta-1,3D Glucan, it should always be taken on an empty stomach. Wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything. A small amount of pure water should be used to swallow the capsule. (No coffee, tea, juice, etc.) - source