EAGAN, MN — March 7, 2011 — Biothera, the world leader in immune-enhancing ingredients derived from a complex carbohydrate called beta 1,3/1,6 gluco polysaccharide, announced today that the Ministry of Health in China has authorized the use of the company’s Wellmune WGP® as a novel food ingredient. The new designation allows immediate use of Wellmune Continue reading…
Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan Decreases Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms and Improves Psychological Well-Being in Moderate to Highly-Stressed Subjects
GLH Nutrition, Inc. Talbott S, Talbott J. (2010) Agro FOOD Industry Hi-Tech 21:21-24. Abstract: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind design study was conducted to evaluate the effect of beta-1,3/1,6 glucan derived from bakers yeast, a commercially available dietary supplement, on symptoms associated with upperrespiratory tract infections and psychological well-being. Moderate to highly stressed subjects Continue reading…
Effect of Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms and Mood State in Marathon Athletes
Talbott S, Talbott J. (2009) Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 8:509-515. Abstract: This was a placebo-controlled, double-blind study designed to evaluate the effect of a commercially available dietary supplement on upper-respiratory tract symptoms (URTI) and mood state. Seventy-five marathon runners (35 men, 40 women) ranging in age from 18–53 years, mean age: 36 ± Continue reading…
Randomized Phase II Clinical Trials of Wellmune® for Immune Support During Cold and Flu Season
Miami Research Associates USC School of Pharmacy Feldman S, Schwartz HI, Kalman DS, Mayers A, Kohrman HM, Clemens R, Krieger DR. (2009) Journal of Applied Research 9:30-42 Abstract: Beta-glucan from oats and barley may decrease cardiovascular risk factors. Beta-glucan from some kinds of mushrooms may have as similar effect while modulating the immune system. This Continue reading…
Effects of an Immunomodulating Supplement on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms in Wildland Fighters
Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism, University of Montana, Missoula MT Harger-Domitrovich SG, Domitrovich JW, Ruby BC. (2008) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 40:S353. Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a yeast based (beta glucan) antioxidant supplement on symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections Continue reading…