As the glucans are more and more frequently used as an anti-stress agent, the University of Louisville along with the University Hospital Krc, Prague, Czech Republic, compared four commercially important glucans and their effect on stress in the study entitled, "Anti-Stress Action of Serveral Orally-Given B-Glucans".
As noted in the study, while all four glucans showed some ability to inhibit stress-related inhibition, only glucan #300 from Transfer Point was able to return the phagocytosis to a normal level. Also, Transfer Point #300 was able to completely block the stress-related increase in corticosterone release as well as keeping IL-6 and IL-12 secretion above control (PBS) levels.
Stress is a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation. It can be defined as a reaction to any stimulus or interference that upsets normal functioning and disturbs mental or physical health. It can be brought on by internal conditions, such as illness, pain, or emotional conflict, or by external circumstances such as a death in the family or financial problems. Even a positive experience-a new marriage-can be a stress provoking event. Currently between 70 and 80 percent of all visits to physicians are for stress-related disorders.
Chronic stress directly affects the immune system, and if not effectively dealt with, can seriously compromise your health.
It is clear that glucans can be used orally, making it a significant dietary supplement with the potential for reducing or preventing stress.
Source: Transfer Point Beta Glucan
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