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Beta-1,3-Glucan

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11-20-2003

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Source: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Ed., by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC

Copyright: 2000

Beta-1,3-Glucan


Beta-1,3-glucan is a polysaccharide (a complex type of carbohydrate molecule) with immune-stimulating properties. Specifically, it stimulates the activity of macrophages, immune cells that destroy cellular debris, microorganisms, and abnormal cells by surrounding and digesting them. Beta-1,3-D-glucan is a supplmental form of beta-1,3-glucan made from the cell walls of baker's yeast. Despite its origin, it does not contain any yeast proteins. It is useful for treating many bacterial, viral and fungal diseases. It can also kill tumor cells and increase bone-marrow production. Because of its ability to protect the immune system, beta-1,3-D-glucan may protect against the effects of aging. Studies done as early as the 1970s have found that it can reduce the size of cancerous tumors in rats. Further investigation has shown beta-1,3-D-glucan to be a potent agent for healing sores and ulcers in women who have undergone mastectomies.

HP: Wow! Never heard of this one. Sounds close to miraculous to me.