Re: OT: Beta - Glucan

[Guest guest]

Just run a search, there is a lot of info on the net. Here is what web MD said

about it too:

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1041-BETA%20GLUCANS.asp\

x?activeIngredientId=1041 & activeIngredientName=BETA%20GLUCANS

>

> Thank you, but does beta glucan made from the cell wall of the baker's yeast

> have an effect on moldies ?  Since the yeast protein is inactive is it safe

for

> us ??

>  

>  

>

> God Bless !!

> dragonflymcs

> Mayleen

>=

[Guest guest]

TY        I can do a search but it would not answer my question about the

use of

it and us moldies and Dr Thrasher says it is bad for us so now know not to use

it.   Searches do not always give you the answers for us moldies.

 

  

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

________________________________

From: CU <jackiebreeze@...>

Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 11:50:30 PM

Subject: [] Re: OT: Beta - Glucan

 

Just run a search, there is a lot of info on the net. Here is what web MD said

about it too:

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1041-BETA%20GLUCANS.asp\

x?activeIngredientId=1041 & activeIngredientName=BETA%20GLUCANS

>

> Thank you, but does beta glucan made from the cell wall of the baker's yeast

> have an effect on moldies ?  Since the yeast protein is inactive is

it safe

>for

> us ??

>  

>  

>

> God Bless !!

> dragonflymcs

> Mayleen

>=

[Guest guest]

Not that one but my alternative doc has wanted me to take shitake mushroom

compound as cancer preventive but the fact it is made from mushrooms concerns

me. Don't trust the FDA but also not much of what I hear in alternative field

if it is from a source that sells product. It is also a beta glucan:

http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlterna\

tiveMedicine/DietandNutrition/shiitake-mushroom

>

>

>  Anyone take this ??  Where do you get your supplements from ??

>

>

> God Bless !!

> dragonflymcs

> Mayleen

>

[Guest guest]

Where  do you get supplements from that do not contain moldy ingredients. 

B12,

especially...I am having trouble with that one in particular .  Some echincea

(but for the puppies) has to be made like if for us, no moldy items,

 ingredients

________________________________

From: barb b w <barb1283@...>

Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 12:01:33 AM

Subject: [] Re: OT: Beta - Glucan

 

Not that one but my alternative doc has wanted me to take shitake mushroom

compound as cancer preventive but the fact it is made from mushrooms concerns

me. Don't trust the FDA but also not much of what I hear in alternative field if

it is from a source that sells product. It is also a beta glucan:

http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlterna\

tiveMedicine/DietandNutrition/shiitake-mushroom

[Guest guest]

Several mushroom supps out.. Ive tried to avoid because I am not sure. I didnt

realize about the beta glucan until it was brought up here. It seems to be

helpful to some people, though. When I have time I may ask the folks about

Transfer Pointe who make the beta glucan Ive taken about the toxins.

Other supplements are grown off of yeast as well.. are all yeast based supps

bad? Isnt some co Q 10 and some enzymes as well.

Homemade kefir and kraut grows yeasts.. are these the same as molds?

Robin

> >

> >

> >  Anyone take this ??  Where do you get your supplements from ??

> >

> >

> > God Bless !!

> > dragonflymcs

> > Mayleen

> >

>

[Guest guest]

i have taken it, supposed to help build immunity and help with

allergies, I felt that it helped w/hay fever....

Dr. Thrasher, are you suggesting that mushrooms are unhealthy? many

mushrooms such as shitake are valued in traditional medicines like

chinese medicine for immune system building and more...

thanks, sue v

>Not that one but my alternative doc has wanted me to take shitake

>mushroom compound as cancer preventive but the fact it is made from

>mushrooms concerns me. Don't trust the FDA but also not much of what I

>hear in alternative field if it is from a source that sells product.

>It is also a beta glucan: http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/

>TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine/

>DietandNutrition/shiitake-mushroom

[Guest guest]

Beta Glucan and stem cell production:

http://www.google.com/search?q=beta+glucan+stem+cells & rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE\

-SearchBox & ie=UTF-8 & oe=UTF-8 & sourceid=ie7 & rlz=1I7GGLL_en

They are giving these to very sick people. SO not everyone is effected and are

we effected by every beta glucan or particualar ones?

Are they all bad?

http://www.transferpoint.com/

Claim.. its an immune modulator so would not cause inflammation and is given ot

cancer patients..

Research backs all this up. So the question is how it might effect those of us

with certain HLA types. Do they carry the toxins?

Robin

>

> TY        I can do a search but it would not answer my question about

the use of

> it and us moldies and Dr Thrasher says it is bad for us so now know not to use

> it.   Searches do not always give you the answers for us moldies.

>

[Guest guest]

Beta glucan is beta glucan regardless whether it is yeast, fungi or mushrooms.

Jack-Dwayne: Thrasher, Ph.D.

Toxicologist/Immunotoxicologist/Fetaltoxicologist

www.drthrasher.org

toxicologist1@...

Off: 916-745-4703

Cell: 575-937-1150

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Without the relief of modern medicine, Doug educated himself on the importance

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>

> An Interview with Jordan, Beta Glucan Expert and U.S. Patent Co-Inventor

in Beta Glucan Research

>

> I have watched Doug Kauffmann for years. (Know the Cause) He has had

Jordan on who has a company called NSC. One of his products is beta glucan. It

helps the immune system. If you google any topic related to beta glucan, you

will get the information above for a more indepth article

>

> Kathi

>

[Guest guest]

Carl: I agree with everything you said but one. It does not necessarily take a

long term exposure. I have seen some people with short term exposure who have

become ill. However, most require chronic low level exposure that takes weeks

to month.

Also, I have seen some deaths of infants (two) and adults (three). My biggest

concern is chronic fungal sinusitis which seems to be the norm in the injured.

Once the sinuses are involved than there is a direct path into the cranium and

its contents.

[] Re: Beta - Glucan

I have bit my tongue long enough. 1,3-beta-D-glucan is a cell wall

polysaccharide shed by fungi into the indoor environment. The compound causes

adverse pro-inflammatory response in humans and animals by binding to DEC1 and

DEC2 receptors. There is plenty of information in the literature regarding its

adverse health effects. We even discussed this in the POA paper listed on

ACHEMMIC and Policyholders of America web sites. If you want to take this

potentially dangerous compound that is prepared from fungi and mushrooms it is

your business. Just how pure is the preparation and have all of the exotoxins

and endotoxins associated with fungal cell walls been removed?

Contusing to post this information may well lead one down the wrong path of

treatment.

Jack-Dwayne: Thrasher, Ph.D.

Toxicologist/Immunotoxicologist/Fetaltoxicologist

www.drthrasher.org

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Off: 916-745-4703

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Where is the peer reviewed controlled human experimental data that demonstrates

the safety of the glucan products? Anecdotal information will not be accepted.

Even the pharmaceutical industry has been found to not tell the truth about the

adverse problems associated with many of their products.

[] Re: OT: Beta - Glucan

Know The Cause is the most viewable health talk show in America. Beginning in

1998, Know The Cause has featured some of the most prominent names in nutrition

and health care. In the age of Big Pharma, billion dollar hospitals, and

nationwide health care debates, Know The Cause stresses the importance of diet,

exercise, and safe alternatives to the often deadly approaches offered by

conventional medicine. The information and message of hope brought through the

daily program has helped thousands of people regain control of their own health.

Know The Cause is hosted by author and lecturer Doug Kaufmann. Upon arriving

home from his tour of duty in Vietnam as a medic, Doug found himself suppressed

by multiple symptoms that were unable to be remedied by conventional therapies.

Without the relief of modern medicine, Doug educated himself on the importance

of diet, exercise, and sensible living and, in time, was able to reverse all of

his symptoms. His work, spanning three decades in allergy, dermatology, and

mycology has led him to write a series of books and develop the Phase 1 and 2

diets.

Doug has been a favorite author and media personality for over a decade,

choosing to educate people over the airwaves instead of in clinics. His company,

MediaTrition, includes Hermosa Studios, where Know the Cause is directed,

produced, and filmed. While MediaTrition and Know The Cause do not give

consultations or offer medical advice, Doug's line of books containing his diet

and core work are available for purchase through the MediaTrition office and

this website

[Guest guest]

Nature Plus use to have one. You still have to read their products ingredients

because not all of them are free of yeast, mushrooms and etc. Another key

factor is to ALWAYS check the expiration dates because out of date products can

have mold. I use to keep my supplements in the freezer and take them from there

daily. I was very worried about them growing mold and such when I was so sick.

I still keep my spices and other dry goods such as corn meal and flour in the

freezer because once one is ill with mold, we do tend to think about those

things.

Here is Nature Plus' website:

http://www.naturesplus.com

>

> Where  do you get supplements from that do not contain moldy ingredients. 

B12,

> especially...I am having trouble with that one in particular .  Some

echincea

> (but for the puppies) has to be made like if for us, no moldy items,

>  ingredients

>

>

[Guest guest]

Let me say that the docs in this country need educating big time on this

one, inspite of seeing doc after doc over the years, not one doc ever

asked about mold, not one doc suggested testing the house for mold for

20 years of my son's chronic respiratory, allergy, sinus problems....

sue v

My

>biggest concern is chronic fungal sinusitis which seems to be the norm

>in the injured. Once the sinuses are involved than there is a direct

>path into the cranium and its contents.

>

[Guest guest]

I stay away from yeasts and molds put into my body

Janet

In a message dated 9/4/2010 5:16:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

dragonflymcs@... writes:

I agree what may be good for someone may not be good for us. Especially

us. Bu

apparently these glucans are not good for anyone if I understand correctly

and

even less for us.

[Guest guest]

Sue: you are very correct and this also includes the naturopaths who claim

their products stimulate the immune system. Just what type of stimulation has

occurred? Beta glucans stimulate the innate immune system and cause the

production of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Is this good

stimulation? I think not.

Jack-Dwayne: Thrasher, Ph.D.

Toxicologist/Immunotoxicologist/Fetaltoxicologist

www.drthrasher.org

toxicologist1@...

Off: 916-745-4703

Cell: 575-937-1150

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Trauma Specialist

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775-309-3994 - Cell

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Dr Thrasher,  I try to ask questions when in doubt and not to assume

something is

safe just because it says it on the internet.  The way it was worded gave me

concern, so I asked.  In a way I think it was a good thing because others now

know NOT to take the stuff.   I am stressing the NOT part to make it obvious

to

others. 

 

 It is very hard to find safer supplements no matter what they are.  I do not

have a physician to guide me in anything so all I can do is ask,  so I do not

make the mistake.  I read but it takes time and when your brain is not at it's

most functional state it is hard to absorb, retain all the information we need

to stay as best we can. 

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

[Guest guest]

Dr. Thrasher, you pose an important point. I would suggest if you are interested

in the answer... to pose the question to Doug Kaufmann himself.( as he was

always known to me as being a mold expert, as that is what caused his illness)

Or if you feel that you are confident in your opinion... then do nothing. I do

not particularly rely on peer reviewed data. I rely on what does or does not

work for me. What one person can take, may be entirely different than what

another person can tolerate. I always add one thing at a time and determine

whether I can tolerate the product and if it does any good for my body.There is

so much confusion on every topic that I feel getting a good answer to this

question is worth the effort. Perhaps if you don't do it, I will ask.

I am so tired of all of the conflicts. The CFS community says that mold toxicity

is only a byproduct of a retro virus infection. They are now calling it XGRV,

which was formerly known as XMRV. The WPI is currently investigating 4 retro

viruses related to CFS. I don't know who is right at this point?? Do you????

I want to believe that mold is at the root of my problem and not a retro virus.

I feel I have more of a future than with a retro virus. I know I was exposed to

mold, but unless I get tested, I do not know if I have a retro virus. Sometimes

I don't want to know. I would prefer to think my illness was entirely mold

related.

I got the HLA testing and know that I have the dreaded genotype with mold and

chemical sensitivity. I know that as a child I was allergic to dust and molds.

I know that I was in a school that caused mold toxicity , not once, but twice. I

know it was at the root of a problem pregnancy that killed my identical twin

girls.

We all struggle to find the answers and posing this question is good. Maybe we

will get the answer once and for all. In the mid 80's, I was on what is called

the mold diet by some. I followed it religiously, along with a few other things.

What worked for me is disputed by many

medical professionals.But how are you going to argue with success!!

To be quite honest, I am so tired of the quest and search for answers that

should be known by the medical profession. We live in a medical world similar to

the stone/dinosaur age. This camp argues with that camp. We ,as an ill

population, don't know what to do or who to turn to. In my quest for health I

had a heart attack caused by the Fibro and Fatigue Center. I, for one, would

like to have this question answered. I have always wondered, based on my past

knowledge, if the mushroom formulas were appropriate. I know what they do for

the general population, but am not quite sure whether they are acceptable for

our category. BUT I would like to find out, Dr. Thrasher.

Kathi

--- In , " Jack Thrasher, Ph.D. " <toxicologist1@...>

wrote:

>

> Where is the peer reviewed controlled human experimental data that

demonstrates the safety of the glucan products? Anecdotal information will not

be accepted. Even the pharmaceutical industry has been found to not tell the

truth about the adverse problems associated with many of their products.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, but I cannot take Nature's Plus it has additives that make me sick. 

Mostly all brands at the stores, nutritional or not have additives in them. 

For

me it is not possible to use those either.   

 

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

________________________________

From: CU <jackiebreeze@...>

Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 12:53:53 PM

Subject: [] Re: OT: Beta - Glucan

 

Nature Plus use to have one. You still have to read their products ingredients

because not all of them are free of yeast, mushrooms and etc. Another key factor

is to ALWAYS check the expiration dates because out of date products can have

mold. I use to keep my supplements in the freezer and take them from there

daily. I was very worried about them growing mold and such when I was so sick. I

still keep my spices and other dry goods such as corn meal and flour in the

freezer because once one is ill with mold, we do tend to think about those

things.

Here is Nature Plus' website:

http://www.naturesplus.com

[Guest guest]

The research on beta glucans and stem cell production I beleive is peer

reviewed?

The other.. not sure but a lot of info out there (good or bad? this is quite

confusing).

http://www.transferpoint.com/Articles.asp?ID=144

http://www.google.com/search?q=beta+glucan+stem+cells & rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE\

\

-SearchBox & ie=UTF-8 & oe=UTF-8 & sourceid=ie7 & rlz=1I7GGLL_en

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-glucan

Research conducted at the State University of São o in Brazil provides

evidence of the effectiveness of beta glucan in resisting and treating fungal

infections. The study tested the response of nine patients with serious fungal

infections to a weekly intravenous dosage of beta glucan for one month; then it

was given once a month for a period of 11 months. After a year, the researchers

found lower residual traces of the infection in the test subjects' blood

Read more: Best Way - Beta Glucan Cure for Fungus | eHow.com

http://www.ehow.com/way_5876390_beta-glucan-cure-fungus.html#ixzz0yaVFHnXO

Robin

--- In , " Jack Thrasher, Ph.D. " <toxicologist1@...>

wrote:

>

> Where is the peer reviewed controlled human experimental data that

demonstrates the safety of the glucan products? Anecdotal information will not

be accepted. Even the pharmaceutical industry has been found to not tell the

truth about the adverse problems associated with many of their products.

[Guest guest]

These are all animal studies or tissue culture studies. Where is the efficacy

data with regards to humans?

Jack-Dwayne: Thrasher, Ph.D.

Toxicologist/Immunotoxicologist/Fetaltoxicologist

www.drthrasher.org

toxicologist1@...

Off: 916-745-4703

Cell: 575-937-1150

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Trauma Specialist

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[Guest guest]

The same happened to me, even when I pointed it out I was treated like a nut

instead.  For 2 years I went to Dr and not one of them knew a thing even if I

had my home tested the denial continued and got sicker not knowing what to do.

When they realized I was right it was too late.  Then they dumped me for their

own wrong doings.

Mayleen

_______________________________

From: sue <svican@...>

Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 12:59:23 PM

Subject: Re: [] Re: OT: Beta - Glucan

 

Let me say that the docs in this country need educating big time on this

one, inspite of seeing doc after doc over the years, not one doc ever

asked about mold, not one doc suggested testing the house for mold for

20 years of my son's chronic respiratory, allergy, sinus problems....

sue v

[Guest guest]

I did not say that mushrooms are unhealthy. What I have implied is be careful

of the hype on so called remedies to make you immune system function better.

This is not always the case. I said in one of my replies: Have they removed

all of the exotoxins and endotoxins that are know to be present in molds,

mushrooms and yeast?

If you think it has made you feel better, then use it. The glucans are at an

animal and tissue culture experimental stage without efficacy data for humans

and animals.

Re: [] Re: OT: Beta - Glucan

i have taken it, supposed to help build immunity and help with

allergies, I felt that it helped w/hay fever....

Dr. Thrasher, are you suggesting that mushrooms are unhealthy? many

mushrooms such as shitake are valued in traditional medicines like

chinese medicine for immune system building and more...

thanks, sue v

[Guest guest]

one thing you have to think about when reading these articles is that they were

not writen with us in mind. theres lot of things out there, med's included that

contain molds and mold by products, they may help other people in many ways but

those people aren't sick from WDB exposure.

>

> The research on beta glucans and stem cell production I beleive is peer

reviewed?

>

> The other.. not sure but a lot of info out there (good or bad? this is quite

confusing).

>

> http://www.transferpoint.com/Articles.asp?ID=144

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree what may be good for someone may not be good for us.  Especially us. 

Bu

apparently these glucans are not good for anyone if I understand correctly and

even less for us.  

 

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

________________________________

From: osisposis <jeaninem660@...>

Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 4:35:14 PM

Subject: [] Re: OT: Beta - Glucan

 

one thing you have to think about when reading these articles is that they were

not writen with us in mind. theres lot of things out there, med's included that

contain molds and mold by products, they may help other people in many ways but

those people aren't sick from WDB exposure.

>

> The research on beta glucans and stem cell production I beleive is peer

>reviewed?

>

> The other.. not sure but a lot of info out there (good or bad? this is quite

>confusing).

>

> http://www.transferpoint.com/Articles.asp?ID=144

>

[Guest guest]

We should never stimulate pro inflammatory cytokines? I can see avoiding this if

all beta glucans are a problem for us or if questionable but possibly there is a

role for beta glucans for some people and some conditions.

Everything is propaganda in one way or another. Everyone trying to prove they

are right or sell something. I get that very well. Robin

http://betterwayhealth.com/Beta-Glucan-60-Capsules-500-Mg-Immune-Enhancer.html

Mode of Action

Beta-1, 3-D glucan works by activating immune cells known as macrophages,

neutrophils and natural killer (NK) cells. These are your immune system's first

line of innate defense. They are responsible for finding, identifying, and

consuming foreign substances in the body. Macrophages also control the

activities of other important cells in the immune system. " Because macrophages

can be found in almost every organ of our body, including the brain, they are in

an ideal position to react. " says Dr. Václav Vtvi ka.

Transfer Point uses only Beta glucan derived from baker's yeast (Saccharomyces

cerevisiae). According to Dr. L. Blaylock, " the most effective source of

Beta 1,3 glucan is from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the one chosen by most

researchers . Purity of the product is vital, since protein contaminants can

cause untoward immune reactions. " That's why each lot of our product is

certified by independent laboratories for purity and potency.

Beta glucan has been proven to be effective when administered orally or

intravenously, however, the latter would require daily visits to a physician.

When taken orally, the macrophage obtains maximum activity and effectiveness

after about 72 hours, then again reaches normal activity after about 144 hours.

" As it is a natural substance, there are no side effects and there is no danger

of overdose. Clearly Beta Glucan is a natural, safe, specific and highly

effective way to keep our immune system healthy. "

-Dr. Václav Vtvi ka

To maximize the benefits of Beta Glucan, it should always be taken on an empty

stomach, with water. Wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking. Simple

sugars would be broken down in the digestive system, converted into glucose, and

used for energy. This does not occur with a complex carbohydrate like Beta

Glucan. This polysaccharide is carried across the lining of the small intestine

into the lymphatic system via M (microfold) cells in the Peyer's Patches. From

the lymphatic system, the Beta Glucan is carried by phagocytes throughout the

immune system and bone marrow. This provides for complete systemic activation of

your immune system.

Transfer Point's Beta Glucan has been researched and documented by some of the

most prestigious universities in the world, including:

Auburn University

Brown University

Cornell University

University of Louisville

University of Minnesota

University of Massachusetts

North Carolina A & T State University

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

US Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

Defence Research Establishment Suffield, Canada

Researchers share comments about our product...

" The current study represents the first demonstration that a specific form of

Beta 1,3-D glucan can enhance the immune system's ability to kill anthrax

spores, and that it can do so orally. "

- R. Ostroff, PhD, at the 224th national meeting of the American Chemical

Society

The U.S Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute Study found that systematic

Beta 1,3-D glucan synergizes with cytokine and growth factor stimulation of

hemotopoeisis (white blood cell formation) in the bone marrow following

myelosupression. Initial preclinical results demonstrate that oral Beta glucan

also provides a radiation protective effect.

" In one study, oral Beta 1,3 glucan administered alone reduced tumor weight by

nearly half. But when used in conjunction with a monoclonal antibody. The

average tumor weight shrank by more than 80%. "

-Gordon Ross, PhD, University of Louisville School of Medicine

The five key immune responses targeted by Beta glucan:

Production of white blood cells

Cellular mobilization

Phagocytic capacity

Production of reactive oxygen intermediates

Helps shift from an overstimulated Th2 to a Th1 cell mediated immune response.

Beta glucan has been shown to directly increase hematopoiesis.

Hematopoiesis is the process by which your bone marrow produces stem cells. Stem

cells are one of the most vital needs of your immune system, because stem cells

ultimately become white blood cells.

Specialized types of white blood cells are called phagocytes; these include

macrophages, neutrophils, and eosenophils. One function of these phagocytes is

to engulf invaders (or any foreign substance) immediately, without question.

This process is called phagocytosis.

Phagocytosis has also been tested and shown to be enhanced by our Beta glucan.

The phagocyte's ability to engulf foreign substances is very important. The

faster phagocytosis happens, the more debris the phagocyte can destroy. When a

phagocyte digests an invader, it notifies the proper authorities (T cells), to

let them know there is a foreign substance present. The T cells decide the best

action to pursue in order to relieve the body of this foreign substance. Once

the phagocyte presents the debris of the invader, the T cells have one of three

options.

If the T cell initiates a cell mediated immune response, all phagocytes that

have flocked to the site of infection are assisted by other specific white blood

cells. This charge of cells is called chemotaxis.

Chemotaxis has been tested and shown to be enhanced by our Beta glucan.

When the phagocytes reach the site of invasion, they produce reactive oxygen

intermediates (ROIs) and reactive nitrogen intermediates (NOIs). These ROIs and

NOIs include hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and nitric oxide (NO), and are very

important in helping the phagocytes to rapidly destroy the invader. Transfer

Point's Beta glucan has been tested and shown to help phagocytes produce more

ROIs and NOIs. Therefore, the faster the phagocytes reach the site of invasion,

and use ROIs and NOIs, the faster the intruder's position is compromised.

However, if the T cell initiates a humoral immune response, B cells are notified

to create plasma cells, which create antibodies to fight the infection. These

antibodies are actually chemicals designed to tag a specific invader, and take

about 21 days to fully develop. When the antibodies are ready, they are sent out

to target the specific substance for which they are made. Until these antibodies

are ready, it is up to the innate immunity to directly come in contact, hand to

hand combat, and ultimately engulf the intrusive substance.

Innate immunity is what keeps you alive, until acquired immunity is established.

In some cases, a person's immune system programs itself to rely too much on a

humoral (antibody) response versus a cell mediated immune response.

Transfer Point's Beta glucan has been tested and shown to correct an

over-shifted humoral response to a cell mediated immune response.

Anecdotal evidence and theory suggest this is helpful in allergies, autoimmune

disease, and cancer.

" Nothing can take the place of a healthy immune system. When it functions

properly, the body has all the ammunition it needs to ward off disease and

combat illness. Most diseases are present in the body long before they give any

outward manifestations, and are associated with a malfunctioning of the immune

system. "

-A.J. Lanigan, Manufacturer