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Beta-glucan

Botanicals / Fibers


Description: Beta-glucan is a water soluble polysaccharide fiber. Its main botanical source is cell wall of baker’s yeast, oat bran, barley and other botanicals.

Oral Uses

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides; promotes cholesterol elimination by fecal excretion; reduces heart disease risk. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides and promotes cholesterol elimination by fecal excretion. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High triglycerides RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber; reduces triglycerides. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Stroke prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; promotes cholesterol elimination by fecal excretion. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Common cold RatingRatingRating

    Beta-glucan enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Radiation sickness RatingRatingRating

    Beta-glucan enhances immune system; prevents radiation sickness if used before radiation. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Surgery support RatingRatingRating

    Beta-glucan enhances immune system; prevents infection. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRating

    Beta-glucan is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Appetite suppressant RatingRating

    Beta-glucan is an appetite suppressant; reduces appetite. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Discutient RatingRating

    Beta-glucan is a discutient; shrinks, reduces or eliminates tumors. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRating

    Beta-glucan is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRating

    Beta-glucan is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.

Available Forms

Beta-glucan is available in tablet, capsule and liquid form.

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