Carpenter KC, Breslin WL, Davidson T, Adams A, McFarlin BK. (2013) British Journal of Nutrition 109:478-486. Abstract: Strenuous aerobic exercise is known to weaken the immune system, and while many nutritional supplements have been proposed to boost post-exercise immunity, few are known to be effective. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether Continue reading…
Yeast-Derived Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Innate Immunity in Older Adults
University of SouthHampton Fuller R, Moore MV, Lewith G, Stuart BL, Ormiston RV, Fisk HL, Noakes PS, Calder PC. (2017) Nutrition 39-40:30-35 Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to test whether yeast-derived beta 1,3/1,6 glucan can prevent the occurrence or reduce the severity of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and modulate innate immune responses during winter Continue reading…
Baker’s Yeast Beta-Glucan Decreases Episodes of Common Childhood Illness In 1 to 4 Year Old Children during Cold Season in China.
H&J CRO International, Inc Meng F. (2016) Journal of Nutrition & Food Science 2016; 6:518. Abstract: Introduction: Infections, especially upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are common in early childhood, which creates a large economic burden on both the healthcare system and individual family. There are many foods and dietary supplement ingredients intended to improve children’s Continue reading…
Cow’s Milk-Based Beverage Consumption in 1- to 4-Year-Olds and Allergic Manifestations: an RCT
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric Department, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China Clinical Research, Department of Medical Affairs, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Evansville, Indiana Pontes MV, Ribeiro TCM, Ribeiro H, de Mattos AP, Almeida IR, Leal VM, Cabral GN, Stolz S, Zhuang W, Scalabrin DMF. (2016) Nutrition Journal 15:19-28. Abstract: Background: Continue reading…
Follow-up Formula Consumption in 3- to 4-Year-Olds and Respiratory Infections: An RCT
Federal University of Bahia Salvador, Bahia Brazil Mead Johnson Pediatric Nutrition Institute Evansville IN United States Li F, Jin X, Liu B, Zhuang W, Scalabrin D. (2014) Pediatrics 133:e1533-40. Abstract: Objective: Children are vulnerable to diet inadequacies, which may affect immune function. Our objective was to determine if a follow-up formula (FUF) containing DHA, the Continue reading…
Baker’s Yeast Beta Glucan Supplementation Increases Salivary IgA and Decreases Cold/Flu Symptomatic Days After Intense Exercise
Applied Physiology Laboratory, College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA McFarlin BK, Carpenter KC, Davidson T, McFarlin MA. (2013) Journal of Dietary Supplements 10:171-183. Abstract: Strenuous exercise, such as Continue reading…
Baker’s Yeast Beta-Glucan Supplement Reduces Upper Respiratory Symptoms and Improves Mood State in Stressed Women
Talbott SM, Talbott JA. (2012) Journal of the American College of Nutrition 31:295-300 Abstract: Objective: Several studies have shown a baker’s yeast beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucan, extracted from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is effective in reducing the incidence of cold and flu symptoms. This study evaluated the effect of a specific beta-glucan supplement (Wellmune) on upper respiratory tract symptoms and psychological well-being Continue reading…
ß-Glucan Supplementation, Allergy Symptoms and Quality of Life in Self-Described Ragweed Allergy Sufferers
Talbott SM, Talbott JA, Talbott TL, Dingler E. (2013) ß Food Science & Nutrition 1:90-101. Abstract: This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study compared the effects of daily supplementation for 4 weeks with 250 mg Wellmune WGP® β-1,3/1,6-Glucan (WGP) with placebo 250 mg/day (rice flour) on physical and psychological health attributes of self-described “moderate” ragweed allergy sufferers. Continue reading…
Baker’s Yeast Beta Glucan Supplementation Reduces The Number Of Cold/Flu Symptomatic Days After Completing A Marathon
Research Abstract American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA May 30, 2012 James A. Navalta1, Katie C. Carpenter2, Whitney L. Breslin2, Tiffany Davidson2, Brian K. McFarlin, FACSM2. 1Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY. 2University of Houston, Houston, TX. Purpose: Marathon running places a profound stress on one’s body. Such stress manifests Continue reading…
Baker’s yeast β-glucan supplementation increases monocytes and cytokines post-exercise: implications for infection risk?
K. C. Carpenter, W. L. Breslin, T. Davidson, A. Adams and B. K. McFarlin Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, University of Houston, 3855 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77204, USA British Journal of Nutrition, FirstView Article : pp 1-9 Copyright © The Authors 2012 Strenuous aerobic exercise is known to weaken the immune system, and while many Continue reading…
Influence of Yeast- Derived 1,3/1,6 Glucopolysaccharide on Circulating Cytokines and Chemokines with Respect to Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
The Dove Clinic, Winchester, United Kingdom School of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom Fuller R, Butt H, Noakes PS, Kenyon J, Yam TS, Calder PC. (2012) Nutrition 28:665-669. Abstract: Objective: Wellmune is a food supplement containing a refined Continue reading…
The Effects of Yeast β-Glucan Supplementation on Monocyte and Cytokine Response to Exercise
Presentation Abstract Presented to the International Society of Exercise Immunology July 11-13, 2011 St. Catherine’s College, University of Oxford United Kingdom KC Carpenter, WL Breslin, T Davidson, T Halliday, A Adams, & BK McFarlin Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA Introduction: Strenuous exercise in hot, humid environments is known Continue reading…