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Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides. These glucose polymers are constituents of the cell wall of certain pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The healing and immunostimulating properties of mushrooms have been known for thousands of years in the Eastern countries.
β-glucan is widely present in various fungi and plants, such as Agaricus blazei, shiitake mushrooms, ganoderma lucidum, and oats, and is the main medicinal substance for their health care effects. Beta-glucose from different sources has different structures and effects.
Beta-glucan can be divided into cereal and non-cereal β-glucan according to their source.
Beta glucan extracted from barley, oats and brown algae is 1,3 and 1,4 linked and mainly exhibits metabolic activities, such as the ability to lower cholesterol and blood sugar, and modulates the intestinal microbiota. These 1,3- and 1,4-linked glucans are recognized as dietary fibers without being digested by the intestine after ingestion and trigger their metabolic effects through this mechanism.
Beta glucan extracted from fungi and yeast is 1,3 and 1,6 linked, can be recognized by some receptors, activate macrophages, neutrophils, etc., so it can increase leukocytes, cytokinins and The content of unique antibodies not only fully stimulates the body's immune system, but also has a very good restorative effect on damaged cells. It has more significant immunomodulatory functions and is the focus of immunomodulatory and anti-cancer antibacterial research. This type of β-glucan can quickly restore the ability of the injured body's lymphocytes to produce cytokines (IL-1), effectively regulate the body's immune function, and the body will be more prepared to resist lesions caused by microorganisms.
Non-grain beta-glucans are mainly derived from fungi and yeast, and there are also differences between fungal-derived beta-glucans and yeast-derived beta-glucans. β-glucan from fungi has shorter 1,3 1,6 branches than β-glucan from yeast.
The current market demand for beta-glucan extracted from fungi and yeast is rising, mainly because it has significant immune-modulating functions and can be used in the food industry, health care product industry, and skin care product industry. Manufacturers in related industries can choose appropriate fungal β-glucan and yeast β-glucan according to their own needs.
The β-glucan produced by our company is mainly extracted from yeast, and its structure is 1,3 1,6.
Nanjing Taixin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. specializes in the research and development and production of yeast glucan and mannooligosaccharides (mannooligosaccharides). The factory is located in Shangqiu, Henan, with professional product production lines and covers an area of 2,000 square meters. Obtained ISO, HALAL and other certificates.
While response time may vary for individuals, consistent consumption of beta-glucan-rich foods or supplementation can yield noticeable effects within a few weeks. Studies show that it can take 4-12 weeks to see the benefits of beta-glucans.
