What is Beta 1, 3-D Glucan?

What is Beta 1, 3-D Glucan?
Beta 1, 3-D Glucan from Baker's Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is a pharmacological agent that enhances resistance to infection.  Beta glucan has been shown to act through stimulation of immune cells. (Tsukagoshi, S. et al. 1984).

Glucans are long chain polysaccharide (sugar) molecules.  Polysaccharides represent a structurally diverse class of macromolecules and have a high capacity for carrying biological information because of their great structural variability (like DNA). 
Polysaccharides can interconnect at various points to form a wide range of branched or liner structures. 
In nature there are many forms of these glucans.
Beta glucan is many glucose molecules joined in a specific way with branches called beta 1,3 linkages.  These molecules have been shown to have specific stimulatory effects on the immune system.  source

Yeast Beta Glucan is Superior

Beta glucans can come from yeast, medicinal mushrooms and cereals, such as oats and barley.

Studies show that yeast beta glucan is superior for supporting and enhancing immune function.

Yeast cell walls contain 5 to 10 times the beta glucan content as compared to medicinal mushrooms, resulting in a product with more active ingredient.

Look to Transfer Point's Beta-1,3D Glucan derived from baker's yeast, distributed by BakersYeastBetaGlucan.com, which has the highest purity of carbohydrates and highest concentration of the 1,3 linkage with 1,6 side linkage.

BakersYeastBetaGlucan.com product line:












Beta-1,3D Glucan, Glucan #300, comes in 3 sizes:
Beta-1,3D Glucan 500mg/60capsules (shown)
Beta-1,3D Glucan 500mg/30capsules
Beta-1,3D Glucan 100mg/60capsules

Beta Bitts - Immune support for your pets
Beta Bitts 100mg/60capsules (shown)

Beta Bitts - Immune Support for Animals

Beta Bitts - Immune Support for Animals
Every living creature has an immune system that needs to be protected and supported. Transfer Point's Beta Bitts, distributed by BakersYeastBetaGlucan.com, does just that for all types of animals, big, small and in-between.

Beta Bitts is a whole food immune supplement purified from the cell wall of bakers yeast referred to as Glucan #300.

The recommended dosage is 1 capsule for every 50 pounds of body weight.

Beta Bitts comes in one size, 100mg, 60 capsules.

A daily serving before meals will help your pet be better prepared to deal with the effects of aging, illness, pollutants, toxins and genetically engineered foods.

Is Beta glucan (Glucan #300) derived from bakers yeast the most effective type of glucan?
Glucans derived from barley, oats, or other grains have been shown to be ineffective as an immune modulator. source

Beta Glucans and Their Immuno-Modulating Properties

According to Dr. Vaclav Vetvicka beta glucans have very powerful immuno-modulating properties which have been known for over 40 years.

What are beta glucans? Beta glucans are polysaccharides present in a number of cereal grains such as barley, oats, rye, wheat, but also in mushrooms, algae, bakers yeast, and even bacteria.

What is meant by "immuno-modulating properties"? Dr. Vetvicka explains that the beta glucan makes the immune system work at its best, as it will correctly identify your "non self" cells and destroy them. In regards to cancer cells, sometimes our immune system does not always recognize them, due to them being able to disguise themselves. Beta glucan helps the immune system to identify them and destroy them. At the same time, the immune system will be able to recognize your "self" cells, and not attack them.

Transfer Point Beta-1,3D Glucan Quality Assurance

Transfer Point Beta-1,3D Glucan contains over 93% pure Beta 1,3/1,6 glucan carbohydrate complex (Glucan # 300), with low fat and protein content. The material in each bottle is independently tested and certified to ensure the material meets or exceeds the requirements of the material used in peer reviewed studies.

Products on the market not substantially purified from baker's yeast or from other sources, such as, grains, mushrooms, oat, barley, require 10, 100, or even 1000-fold doses to induce effect.

These factors combined are considered by many professionals to be the standard requirements for an effective, safe, and nontoxic product.

Transfer Point Beta-1,3D Glucan is manufactured to the strictest standards in state of the art US based manufacturing facilities.

With over 200 patents protecting our beta glucan technology, no other supplier can come close to our superior quality.

Autoimmune Diseases and Beta Glucan

Balance of cytokine production is important. Autoimmune diseased patients frequently display low IL-2 and high gamma-Interferon. Absolute causes are not established but there are strong indications towards viruses and environmental factors (i.e., sunlight, chemicals, and certain drugs that alter recognized self to non-self cell types). Due to the high incidence of autoimmune disease in women, heredity and sex hormones are suspected since Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) responses are relative to certain genes.

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

Beta-1,3D Glucan - A Product Proven to Benefit Your Immune System

Beta-1,3D Glucan, a product proven to benefit your immune system, backed by scientific research from universities and teaching hospitals you can trust.

• University tested to be 8-160 times more effective when compared to dozens of other "immune products" - source
• Pre-Clinical evidence shows rapid recovery from radiation and chemotherapy
• Protected by over 200 US and International patents covering processes of manufacture, composition, and uses of Beta glucan from Baker's Yeast
• The only Beta glucan proven in vivo to enhance immune protection against community and hospital acquired infections
• Safe, natural and free from unwanted contaminants that could give rise to allergies or exaggerate certain autoimmune conditions
• Tested for safety and efficacy in human clinical trials
• Orally absorbed and distributed throughout the immune system

A Strong Immune System is the First Line of Defense

A strong immune system is the first line of defense against the daily assaults of stress, poor nutrition, and environmental toxins.

A key to defending our body is making sure our immune system is strong and able to handle what comes it's way. There are supplements on the market that claim to do amazing things, but what you want is something that works. Many dietary supplements include nutrients that are based more on marketing buzz than they are on hard science. And even when they are based on science, many formulas don't include enough of the active nutrient to make a difference. You need a supplement that is backed by solid science - not anecdotal evidence, old wives tales, or flawed research.

We have found that Transfer Point's Beta Glucan has the science and research behind it's product, every single batch of Beta Glucan that Transfer Point produces is tested for purity and quality. Each batch is tested by a widely respected, independent, third party laboratory, and the certificate of analysis is printed on every bottle.

Transfer Point's Beta-1,3D Glucan is derived from the cell walls of baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and contains over 93% pure Beta 1,3/1,6 glucan carbohydrate complex, with low fat and protein content. Transfer Point's Beta Glucan has been subjected to rigorous studies at numerous universities (Auburn University, Brown University, Cornell University, University of Louisville, University of Massachusetts, University of Minnesota) and has been scientifically proven to maintain and support a healthy immune response. On the other hand, glucans derived from barley, oats, or other grains have been shown to be ineffective as an immune modulator.

The immune-enhancing properties of yeast cell walls were reported in 1939, but it wasn't until the 1960's that researchers identified Beta 1, 3D glucan as the key. Since then, scientists at some of the world's pre-eminent universities and research institutions have conducted more than 800 Beta 1, 3D glucan studies in animals and humans. This research confirms that Beta 1, 3D glucan produces multiple broadscale effects that strengthen the vitality of the immune system.

Dr. Vaclav Vetvicka from the University of Louisville said, "For over 40 years, beta glucans have been thoroughly tested on everything from earthworms to human beings...even plants."

A.J. Lanigan, Manufacturer and Formulator of Transfer Point's Beta Glucan comments, "Nothing can take the place of a healthy immune system. When it functions properly, the body has all the ammunition it needs to ward off disease and combat illness."

Maintaining one's health is critical in periods of stress. The health conscious consumer will know the value of supporting their immune system during these times.