Beta-glucan: strong immune system - healthy body

Functions of the immune system

A strong immune system is essential for a normal functioning of our body. As a biological defence system of higher organisms, it prevents tissue damages by pathogens by removing microorganisms and foreign substances, which entered the body. Furthermore, the immune system is able to destroy defective endogenous cells. The immune system is a complex network of different organs, cell types and molecules. Therefore, it is not surprising that the immune system - apart from the individual genetics - is the key to health and a long life.

What is beta-glucan?

Beta-glucan is a polysaccharide (multiple sugar), which occurs in the cell membranes of cereal, bacteria and mushrooms. It belongs to the indigestible fibres.

Beta-glucan for the immune system

Numerous clinical studies already proved the immunostimulant properties of beta-glucan. It is particularly interesting for people whose immune system shows overreactions, that beta-glucan does not overly stimulate the immune system.

Beta-glucan and cholesterol

A number of clinical test have already been published about the positive effects of beta-glucan on the blood lipid levels as well. For example, medical professionals of the University of Minnesota (USA) gave men and women with increased cholesterol level 6 grams of beta-glucan daily. A control group, on the other hand, received glucose daily. After 6 weeks, the level of the total cholesterol in the beta-glucan group had decreased significantly, the level of the LDL cholesterol in particular.
(Source: Queenan et al. Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized controlled trial, Nutr J. 2007 Mar 26; 6:6.)

The authorised committee of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released a scientific statement in regard to health claims for beta-glucan and its effect on the cholesterol level, which states that a relation between the consumption of beta-glucan from oats and the reduction of the LDL level in the blood can be considered as proven.
(Source: EFSA Journal 2010; 8 (12): 1885)
A high cholesterol level is one of the risk factors for the coronary heart disease.

Beta-glucan supports beautiful skin

Furthermore, beta-glucan is able to protect the skin against aging by stimulating the Langerhans cells in the skin. Beta-glucan is a source of instant energy during times of physical and mental tension. A nutrition rich in beta-glucan is also able to support the cell repair.

Why you should choose the beta-glucan capsules by Fairvital

• For the nutritive supply with beta-glucan polysaccharides to support healthy immune functions
• for a healthy cholesterol level
• can protect cells and tissues
• can support the digestion
• from oats
• without magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide
• vegan

Tip for combination: Consume with vitamin C, because it is able to enhance the effect of beta-glucan.