Beta-Glucans
Functional Polysaccharides
Beta-glucans are a family of polysaccharides. Oat beta-1,3/1,4-glucan used for viscosity and cholesterol is not interchangeable with yeast or fungal beta-1,3/1,6-glucan studied for immune endpoints.
Pharmacokinetic model
A route-level PK model for beta-glucans is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.
Key facts
- Category
- Functional Polysaccharides
- Suggested cadence
- once daily
Research behind this entry
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Effects of Yeast (1,3)-(1,6)-Beta-Glucan on Severity of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study in Healthy Subjects
In 299 adults prone to respiratory infections, 900 mg/day of a specific yeast beta-1,3/1,6-glucan product did not change infection incidence or global severity, although some early physical-symptom measures favored the…
1 published study referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.