Beta-glucan is considered the most powerful natural immune system activator and increases its effectiveness by 50 to 120 percent within 72 hours of consumption! Although many people have not heard of beta-glucan yet, it is highly recognized and researched in professional circles (more than 14,000 studies have been published - source). One study, for example, showed that beta-glucan activates key immune system cells in the body, which act faster in recognizing and destroying harmful pathogens we are exposed to daily. For instance, daily intake of beta-glucan reduces symptoms of upper respiratory infections by up to 29 percent. This also means significantly less risk of flu and colds.

In one of the many studies, when radioactive labeled beta-glucan was given to a group of rats and its absorption and tissue distribution were studied, it was surprisingly found that five minutes after ingestion, most of the beta-glucan remained in the duodenum and stomach, with a very small amount (about 0.5%) entering the bloodstream. This triggers a strong biological response. So strong that isolated beta-glucan is recognized as an adjunct therapy in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Beta-glucan acts radioprotective, stimulates hematopoiesis, suppresses tumor cell proliferation with angiogenesis, and has cytostatic effects.

In studies with thousands of patients, the number of blood cells during chemotherapy was compared to when they were receiving combined therapy with beta-glucans. It was found that the number of blood cells increased significantly, especially white blood cells.

In addition, beta-glucan also prevents the absorption of cholesterol from food in the stomach and intestines, together with vitamin C protects cells from oxidative stress and promotes regeneration, cleanses the body of molds and parasites. The list of diseases where beta-glucan acts preventively and improves well-being also includes allergies, asthma, bloating, Crohn's disease, prevents frequent colds and flu, ear diseases, even high blood pressure, liver problems, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, physical and emotional stress, even AIDS, and other viral infections.

The latest research shows that beta-glucan is very effective in treating skin conditions, such as dermatitis, eczema, burns, and even wrinkles ...

Foods that contain the most beta-glucan are mushrooms (especially white mushrooms, shiitake, maitake, and chaga), greens, carrots, and radishes, but you would need to eat over 2 kilograms of carrots every day to consume the amount of beta-glucan needed.

What about side effects?

Beta-glucan has been known for over 50 years, so its side effects are well known. When tested on poultry, no harmful effects were observed. However, in rare cases in humans, dizziness, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and excessive urination may occur ...

And an interesting fact related to beta-glucan. In Asia, 50 years ago, they started using natural extracts that promised to become the medicine of the future. These extracts achieved exceptional healings and improvements in a variety of other diseases. Many universities and state laboratories worldwide investigated these extracts, but they didn't know which component was achieving such incredible results. It wasn't until 1983 that Japanese researchers first wrote about beta-glucan, and this substance immediately became part of their official medicine.

Things move a bit slower in the West. Here, we must first know precisely what each molecule does, how long and how quickly it works, only then can it become generally accepted. It is known that Japanese medicine is first interested in results, only then do they begin research.

When Dr. Vaclava Vetvicka was asked if beta-glucan has a place in the medicine of the future, he said: Without a doubt. Its effects are too important not to be used in the treatment of severe diseases.

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Dr. Vaclav Vetvicka is a leading expert in researching beta-glucan, operates in the USA, and owns 5 international patents, and the Czech Republic has one of the highest cancer recovery rates in the world.