What is Micronized Beta Glucan?

Last updated September 15, 2021
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Micronized Beta Glucan – Does Size Matter?

Myth:

“Before rushing out to get Beta Glucans supplements, it is important to note that size matters. Many inferior versions contain large particulate sizes that also tend to re-aggregate (clump together) once ingested. Look for Glucans that have small particle sizes (one to two microns) for the best absorption with little chance of aggregation.”
– (NaturalNews.com, 2012)

Truth:

In the past 13 years, this has been one of the most repeated false statements regarding Beta Glucan. The two links cited in the “sources” section of the above article, are filled with biased, misleading information on Beta Glucan. It would be impossible for a consumer to make an informed decision based on the current content.

The manufacturer of Beta-1, 3D Glucan (A.J. Lanigan) sums this issue up accordingly:

“In general, the aforementioned article contains misguiding, incomplete remarks on the topic-at-hand. Since thousands of people are reading this NaturalNews entry, it needs to be thoroughly edited. God made all baker’s yeast cell walls the same. They multiply by “budding” off one another, replicating each time. These cells/buds may vary depending upon age from 2 to 4 microns. One of the single best resources on phagocyte interaction is the 2004 Journal of Immunology. This study contains pictures to demonstrate the progression of digested Beta Glucan as the immune cells break down the particles. Ultimately, this phagocytosis (immune cells engulfing the Beta Glucan) yields a water-soluble molecule that binds to the CR3 receptor (a binding point on a white blood cell). It is this binding of the complement receptor by the water soluble molecule (Beta Glucan) that activates the receptor (awakens the immunocyte).

Rather that depending upon undocumented web quotes, I would strongly advise using Medline and PubMed for a quick, reliable, and well-resourced reference. Use “Beta Glucan: Nature’s Secret” by Dr. Vaclav Vetvicka as a disinterested third-party. This book is well written with an extensive, scholarly bibliography. Dr. Vetvicka is head of the pathology department at the University of Louisville; he is considered by many, to be the world’s leading expert on Beta Glucan.” (A.J. Lanigan)

False information like this has been published and syndicated all over the internet by Nutritional Scientific Corp (NSC). This company claims to sell a “micronized” beta glucan product – this is nothing more than an unscientific marketing gimmick to push an inferior product.

I have included an additional study done at the University of Louisville that cross-compares the world’s top immune system supplements. In this study, you will find the NSC product hardly affects any of the immunological markers tested: even at its highest dose.

A.J. Lanigan’s Beta Glucan is scientifically proven to be 160x as effective as Immunition’s “highly-micronized” glucan: proving size doesn’t matter. Since they cannot claim purity, potency, or effectiveness; they mislead their customers with arbitrary pseudo-science.

How does the Better Way Health Beta Glucan stack up? Read the comparison guides below:

Better Way Health Beta Glucan vs Vistra Beta Glucan
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FAQ

For more information about beta glucan, Better Way Health and more, visit our FAQ page. To speak to an Amazing Customer Experience Specialist, give us a call at 800.746.7640or email us at hello@betterwayhealth.com

Our Beta Glucan goes through a rigorous purification process developed by the creator: AJ Lanigan. Once this purification process takes place, only about 10% of a given “batch” meets our 85% minimum purity standard. The “scraps”, so to speak (the other 90% of the batches), are then sold off and marketed by other companies. In addition, the product has been tested time and time again to prove its efficacy. When compared to other heavily marketed immune system products, our product comes out on top every single time. These comparison studies are conducted by a disinterested third party researcher at the University of Louisville: Dr. Vaclav Vetvicka. In these studies, immune response levels are safely tested on both humans and animals. Our product is also Non-GMO and encased in a Vegan, plant-based capsule.

The immunomodulating aspects of Beta Glucan is what makes it safer and more efficacious than the competition. Studies confirm our Beta Glucan is the most effective immune system product on the market, including even other beta glucans. The patented purification process developed by AJ Lanigan is what makes our Beta Glucan more biologically active and beneficial to consumers.

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This is rather easy to answer. Our Beta Glucan has one really big advantage in that it is the most studied natural immunomodulator of them all. The biological studies number in the tens of thousands. For most other products, you may find 10 to 15 studies. If you have 10,000+ papers from all around the world, that cannot be ignored. 

Beta Glucan has been studied for over 50 years at major universities and teaching hospitals, all of which are disinterested third party researchers. There are more than 150,000 glucan studies on PubMed.gov and nearly 50,000 studies involving glucans and humans. Our Beta Glucan specifically has been featured in over 20 medical journals, including the prestigious American Journal of Immunology and the Journal of Medicinal Food.

Anyone/anything with an immune system can benefit from taking Beta Glucan, including both humans and pets. Our immune system is our first line of defense and it can always use additional “soldiers.” Keep in mind that our Beta Glucan makes a person’s immune system smarter and stronger, but never causes overstimulation or harm. There are no known side effects.

For maximum immune response, take one 500mg capsule per 50 lbs. of body weight. For example, if you weigh around 150 lbs. you would need to take 3 capsules per day. All capsules should be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. After taking your capsules, wait 30 minutes before eating or consuming other products. If you forget to take your capsules in the morning it is safe to go ahead and take your Beta Glucan during the day, although the benefits will not be as significant. Remember, these dosage instructions are for maximum immune response, any dose (i.e., 1 capsule per day) is still extremely beneficial.

No, there are no known side effects pertaining to our Beta Glucan. There have been numerous safe human and animal studies showing the safety of Beta Glucan. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given our Beta Glucan GRAS rating, which means Generally Recognized as Safe under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This certification is extremely hard to achieve especially when it comes to a dietary supplement.

Beta Glucan enhances a person’s immune response in a safe way. The average person has about a 30% active immune response. When someone takes our Beta Glucan it raises that person’s immune response to 60%, and in some cases even more, if they are taking the maximum immune response dosage. This allows for your immune system to recognize cells that are both self and non-self more effectively. I’m sure you can imagine the benefits of walking around with a doubled immune response/immune system!

Beta Glucan is not temperature sensitive. If it is exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures, the efficacy of the product will not be impacted. However, we do recommend keeping a close eye on your tracking information, which is sent to you via email with all orders. This way you know when your order will arrive and when you will be able to retrieve it from your mailbox or front door.

Our Beta Glucan is made in Wisconsin and encapsulated and bottled in other locations in the United States.


Our highly purified Beta Glucan powder is encased in a plant-based HPMC vegetarian capsule.

Additional Information: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a plant-based polymer derived from cellulose found in plant cell walls. Widely used in pharmaceuticals and food, it offers an alternative to traditional gelatin capsules, making them suitable for vegetarian and vegan preferences. HPMC is considered safe by regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EMA. Produced through a multi-step process involving cellulose modification, it undergoes extraction, alkalization, etherification, purification, and drying to ensure safety and quality for various applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

After 50 years of research, our Beta Glucan has no known side effects, or interactions with a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) rating by the FDA. It is one of the safest, most effective dietary supplements on the market.

Many women take our Beta Glucan while breastfeeding, to help support their immune system. Babies can also benefit from mom's immune system giving the best response possible.

However, if you have any concerns whatsoever, we recommend consulting with your health care professional before use, as a precautionary measure.

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