B
eta-glucan is a type of soluble fiber shown
to be beneficial in heart health and
immune function. Different forms of beta-
glucan are found in different plants.
Supplements containing beta-glucan from
yeast and mushroom sources, for example,
are often used for their effect on the immune
system.
The following study supports the claim that
beta-glucan from yeast supports immune
function.
Immediately after intense exercise, the
immune system is less able to protect against
opportunistic infection. In this study,
participants took a placebo or 250 mg of
yeast beta glucan per day. After 10 days,
participants completed a 90-minute exercise
session in a hot, humid environmental
chamber.
Four hours after exercise, blood samples
showed that, compared to placebo, those in
the beta glucan group produced 48 percent
more interferon-gamma, an immune factor
that combats bacterial and viral infection; a
38 percent increase in immune killer T-cells,
which combat pathogens; and a 29 percent
increase in monocytes, a type of immune cell
produced in bone marrow that travels
through the blood and into the tissues.
Discussing the findings, doctors said that
after exercise, both trained athletes and
weekend warriors are more prone to illness,
and that beta glucan can strengthen the
immune system and its response after
exercise.
Reference: Frontiers in Physiology; October,
2017, 00786, Published Online
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Adaptogen Complex
An excellent anti-stress formula;
a Chi or energy tonic.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57083
Who would benefit from this supplement?
• Those suffering from fatigue, overexertion, stress,
chemotherapy, depression. Best used on a daily basis.
Ingredients:
Phyto-Tech™ Adaptogen Complex contains the following
herbs: Red Reishi Mushroom, Eleuthero Root, Ashwagandha
Root, Vanuatu Kava Root, Licorice Root.
Complimentary Formulas:
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Adrenal Adaptogen Complex
Supports healthy adrenal gland function,
optimizing the body’s handling of stress induced
fatigue, immune deficiency and debility.
90 VeggiCaps - Product Code: 67452
Who might benefit from this supplement?
• Those suffering from fatigue, burnout, stress, debility,
Immune Deficiency
• Those with poor immune function brought on by stress,
mental and physical weakness.
Ingredients:
Phyto-Tech™ Adrenal Adaptogen Complex contains, in each
veggie capsule, 465 mg of the following fresh ground herbs:
Organic Eleuthero Root 155mg, Organic Ashwagandha Root
155mg, Organic Schizandra Berry 40mg, Imported
Cordyceps Mushroom 40mg, American Ginseng Root 25mg,
Rhodiola Root Extract (5% Resaving) 25mg, Red Chinese
Ginseng Root 20mg, Organic Aralia mandshurica Root 5mg.
The vegetarian capsule contains modified vegetable cellulose.
Properties:
Traditionaly, this combination of herbs can be thought to
exert the following properties: Adaptogen, Adrenal Tonic,
Immuno-Modulating, Mood Enhancing, Anti-Depressant
Indications:
Adrenal Adaptogen Complex is a balancing adaptogenic
formula indicated for those who are overworked,
overstressed, and find themselves feeling tired, overwhelmed
and burnt-out most or all of the time. It is also helpful for
those who haven’t hit the wall yet, but live fast-paced, high-
stress lifestyles and want to avoid breakdown and burnout.
Adrenal Adaptogen Complex will increase the body’s
resistance to physical, mental, and environmental stress, and
help to defend against diseases and disorders caused by
overstress. The herbs used in the formula are highly
adaptogenic and work synergistically to moderate the stress
response, not by blocking it altogether but by balancing it
out. In other words, they enable the body to respond more
appropriately to stress without over-exaggerating the
response. This prevents adrenal overstimulation and protects
the adrenals from breakdown and exhaustion. Adaptogens
act positively on glucose metabolism as they stimulate the
liver to convert glycogen to glucose, enhance entry of glucose
into the cell, and enhance utilization of glucose within cells.
Regular use of Adrenal Adaptogen Complex will help
normalize stress hormone levels, lessening ones
predisposition to stress, decrease over-reactions during the
stress response, and provide protection against the effects of
long-term stress. In addition, energy and vitality will be
restored, and mood and emotional well-being will improve.
Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) has been used in
Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years and is
indicated for those with fatigue, physical weakness,
compromised immunity, and poor work capacity and
concentration. Pharmacologically, Eleuthero tonifies, displays
anti-stress activity, increases lymphocyte count, and has an
immunomodulatory effect on the cellular immune system.
Studies show that Eleuthero increases endurance, reduces the
alarm phase of the stress response, prevents stress-induced
illness and disease, supports adrenal function, and enhances
T-cell activation and immune system function. Formerly
known in the U.S. as Siberian Ginseng, Eleuthero is not a true
ginseng, but it does belong to the same family of plants.
Compared to true ginseng, Eleuthero is non-heating and
milder in its stimulatory effects.
Ashwagandha is used preventively to avoid burnout and
breakdown and restoratively to help strengthen those who
are already mentally and/or physically depleted. It has
positive effects on chronic fatigue syndrome, depression,
debility, and recovery from wasting diseases. Ashwagandha is
one of the most important herbs of Ayurveda and is known as
“Ayurvedic” Ginseng. It is indicated for similar conditions as
Ginseng, but it is not heating, Yang, or stimulating like
Ginseng. Many scientific studies have been conducted that
support Ashwagandha’s adaptogenic and anti-stress activity.
It’s been found to be effective at increasing physical
endurance, preventing gastric ulcers brought on by stress, and
reducing the rise of stress hormone levels in the blood.
Ashwagandha also has cognitive effects and can increase
intellect and memory. Several studies indicate it slows stops
and reverses neuritic atrophy and synaptic loss, and thus has
been used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.
Ashwagandha also displays GABA-mimetic, anxiolytic and
anti-depressant properties and can help stabilize mood in
those with anxiety and depression.
American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is native to North
America and was used in traditional indigenous medicine by
tribes such as the Cherokee, Creek, Iroquois, Menominee,
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Product Recommendation:
Jarrow Formulas
Beta Glucan 250mg
60 Capsules
Product Code: 51304
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