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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of Resveratrol?
Resveratrol is an antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes, Japanese knotweed, peanuts, cocoa, etc. In fact, very small amounts of resveratrol can be found in red wine. It would take nearly 75-95 glasses of red wine to get the same amount of highly purified resveratrol that's in our Beta Glucan 100 Plus from Japanese knotweed.
There is a lot of research pertaining to resveratrol and anti-aging properties. In fact, there are drugs in the works with resveratrol and aging.
What are the benefits of Selenium?
Selenium is an essential micronutrient, which can be found in meat and seafood, but most abundantly in brazil nuts. It has been extensively researched in reproductive health, thyroid gland function, DNA production, and protecting the body from damage caused by free radicals and infection.
It also supports immune response and other immune activities, especially in conjunction with beta glucan. Small amounts of selenium are very beneficial, but there are very few food sources that contain it in adequate amounts.
What are the benefits of Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is an antioxidant, very well known for its immune response and immune benefits. Unfortunately, Vitamin C has been widely recognized as the "go-to" when it comes to immune health. However, side-by-side, it pales in comparison with our highly purified Beta Glucan, but when joining forces they work very well together to provide immune support. In the body, Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
Research continues to come out pertaining to Vitamin C and things like skin health, lung health, eye health, among many other interesting topics.
What is the difference between Beta Glucan 100+ and Beta Glucan 500?
Beta Glucan 100 Plus is a great option for those who are in generally good health, looking for additional immune support. However, our Beta Glucan 500 is for maximum immune support, according to published research. Beta Glucan 100 Plus provides 100mg of Beta Glucan per capsule along with other immune supporting ingredients. Even when compared to other competing glucans/immune products at extremely high doses, both of our products significantly outperform the competition.
Here are a couple of considerations, when selecting a Beta Glucan product:
For unhealthy or immune-compromised individuals
Recommended Product: Beta Glucan 500
Dosage: Take one Beta Glucan 500 capsule per 50 lbs. of body weight each day, once per day on an empty stomach, then wait 30 minutes before eating.
For healthy individuals
Recommended Product: Beta Glucan 100+
Dosage: Take two Beta Glucan 100 Plus capsules each day on an empty, once per day on an empty stomach, then wait 30 minutes before eating.
How much Beta Glucan 100+ should I take (dosage)?
We highly recommend following the Suggested Used osage listed on the bottle, which is 2 capsules once per day on an empty stomach, then wait 30 minutes before eating. However, it is safe to double the dose if you need a higher immune response.
How long until Beta Glucan 100+ starts working?
Beta Glucan 100 Plus begins to work immediately after swallowing, but it generally takes about 3 days before the product primes immune cells and reaches peak efficacy. You'll then want to continue taking the recommended dosage each day to maintain the extra immune support provided by Beta Glucan 100 Plus. As long as you take the product, you will continue to reap the benefits for your immune system. However, once you stop taking it, the immune system will return to it's former level of immune response.
Will Beta Glucan 100+ interfere with drugs, medications, and other supplements?
The short answer is no. Beta Glucan 100 Plus is extremely safe in the specific amounts that were added to this product. When taking the Suggested Use, it is very safe even with other drugs, medications, supplements, etc.
In situations where surgery or an operation is necessary, it is best not to take high doses of Beta Glucan 100 Plus, due to some ingredients having blood thinning properties. However, the Suggested Use dose is still extremely safe in this scenario.
Please consult with your medical professional if you have any additional concerns.
What is the expiration date or shelf life of Beta Glucan 100+?
Our Beta Glucan 100 Plus has a 2-year shelf life.
Where is your Beta Glucan 100+ made/produced?
Our Beta Glucan 100+ is made in Wisconsin, USA, and bottled/encapsulated in Utah, USA.
Can children take Beta Glucan 100+?
Beta Glucan 100+ contains a completely natural herbal ingredient called Resveratrol, which does not have the research available to establish the upper safe daily limit (max consumption per day).
Since we're unsure about the safe limit, we cannot fully guarantee the safety of the product if a child consumes the entire bottle in a single day. Therefore, we cannot in good conscience say this product is absolutely safe for children.
Because of this, we do not recommend using 100+ for children. It is much better suited for older teenagers and adults.
Ingredients
Does Beta Glucan 100+ contain the same Beta Glucan ingredient that is in Beta Glucan 500?
Yes, the Beta Glucan in our Beta Glucan 100 Plus is the exact same highly purified Beta Glucan ingredient as our Beta Glucan 500 (just at a lower dose/milligram than Beta Glucan 500)
Why include these other ingredients in Beta Glucan 100+?
The additional ingredients Vitamin C, Selenium, and Resveratrol along with Beta Glucan 100 Plus were intentionally selected due to extensive research showing true synergy, efficacy, and safety with this unique combination. Each ingredient has many other stand alone benefits that are also well documented.
Numerous companies use cheap and low efficacy ingredients for marketing purposes, in order to stamp it on their label. However, in most cases the finished product has little-to-no research on safety and efficacy.
Why were these amounts added for each ingredient in Beta Glucan 100 Plus?
These ingredients were carefully and meticulously tested at various dosage levels, to see what amounts were best in regards to safety and efficacy. The levels in Beta Glucan 100 Plus can be safely ingested at extremely high doses and still remain safe. However, we do advise following the Suggested Use listed on the bottle.
What is the Beta Glucan 100+ capsule made from?
The ingredients in Beta Glucan 100 Plus are encapsulated in a plant-based vegetarian capsule.
Is Beta Glucan 100+ organic and Non-GMO?
Beta Glucan 100 Plus is largely organic and completely Non-GMO. However, selenium, is actually an inorganic mineral. All minerals are considered inorganic. For example, calcium, iron, etc. are other minerals that fall into this same category as selenium.
What is the source of Vitamin C in Beta Glucan 100+?
Our high quality Vitamin C is from ascorbic acid (non-gmo corn starch), which was found to be most effective when tested alongside other sources in conjunction with beta glucan. Many companies source cheap, low grade Vitamin C from China, which is unregulated and safety standards are extremely low. Our Vitamin C is sourced from Europe.
What is the source of Resveratrol in Beta Glucan 100+?
Our Resveratrol in Beta Glucan 100 Plus comes from Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) from Japan. This form of trans-resveratrol was shown to be the safest and most effective when tested. It is completely Non-GMO and natural.
What is the source of Selenium in Beta Glucan 100+?
The source of Selenium in Beta Glucan 100 Plus is sodium selenite, which is proven to be the safest and most effective source in conjunction with Beta Glucan and the other ingredients in this product. It is sourced from Europe.
What is Beta Glucan?
Is beta glucan a new discovery?
Beta Glucan is not a new discovery. Glucans have been clinically studied for the past 50 years at numerous universities and teaching hospitals. However, it is just now gaining significant popularity in the public because of its availability as a supplement.
How does Beta Glucan compare to other immunity products?
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, which includes other beta glucans. The patented purification process developed by AJ Lanigan is what makes our Beta Glucan more biologically active and beneficial to consumers.
Does Glucan have prebiotic or probiotic properties?
Beta Glucan does have some prebiotic properties, which helps the beneficial bacteria of the gut to thrive. Studies are still being conducted to figure out the indications of prebiotic and probiotic functions of Beta Glucan.
Is Beta Glucan all-natural and Non-GMO?
Yes, Beta Glucan is as natural as it gets. There are numerous natural sources of beta glucan in general. Our product contains zero fillers, additives, or unwanted contaminants. The only ingredient in our product is highly purified, non-GMO beta glucan which is encapsulated in a plant-based vegetarian capsule.
Why have I never heard of beta glucan?
Beta Glucan is not a word that typically comes up in casual conversation so it is widely unknown. However, over the past 15 years it has gained traction since it has become commercially available at an affordable price. In Chinese and Japanese medicine, Beta Glucan is something that’s been used for decades. In Western regions, like the United States, we’re just now catching up, so to speak.
What is an immunomodulator?
Our Beta Glucan is actually considered an immunomodulator. For a substance or product to be an immunomodulator it cannot overstimulate or suppress your immune system. Most products which address the immune system are marketed as “immune boosters,” but that’s actually a misrepresentation of Beta Glucan. This product will never cause overstimulation or harm as it provides a healthy, safe immune response at any dosage. The same cannot be said for typical “immune boosters.” Beta Glucan makes your immune system smarter and stronger, which aids in identifying self and non-self cells better than ever before.
What is Beta Glucan?
In short, Beta Glucan is a natural polysaccharide that is classified as an Immuno-Modulator; meaning, it “modulates” (changes) your Immune System to make it as efficient as possible. This fiber-like molecule works by activating every Immune System Cell in the body: Macrophages, Neutrophils, Basophils, Natural Killer Cells, etc.
Macrophages, specifically, trigger a host of immune functions that allow the body to produce the most complete, effective, and appropriate immune response achievable. The activity of the body's immunocytes (Immune Cells) determines how well your Immune System traps and consumes invaders that do not belong in the body.
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AJ Lanigan's Answer:
The short answer to that is Beta-1, 3D Glucan is a natural fiber molecule extracted from our source, baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). It enhances, supports, and maintains a good healthy immune system.
The long and more complex answer is that it is a naturally occurring long-chain polysaccharide purified from the cell walls of baker’s yeast. Our beta glucan is intensely purified: I cannot stress that enough. It is a biologically active complex of molecules; it is the single active ingredient in our Beta-1, 3D Glucan Capsules. A lot of times, people think we are dipping from four or five different buckets to make up our powder. This (Beta 1-3D Glucan) is the single ingredient in our compound.
Our Beta Glucan is readily taken up and converted into the body through the immune cells to bind (or hook up or plug into, if you please) to a specific site on the immune cells called the CR3 receptor. CR3 stands for complement receptor number three. These receptors are found on a myriad of different immune cells that make up our white blood cells or our “immune army,” also known as macrophages, neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes, NK cells, and others. These immune cells make up a large part of the immune system’s main defense mechanism.
Technically, Beta-1, 3D Glucan is a polybranched, polyglucose complex fiber-like particle that when converted, yields a biologically active beta glucan molecule that specifically binds to this CR3 (or sometimes called Mac1 or sometimes called CD11/C18).
How does Beta Glucan work?
When does Beta Glucan start working and how will I know?
There is an immediate influence on your immune system when you begin taking Beta Glucan. However, there are very sophisticated processes in the body that have to occur before your immune system is “fully activated.” It takes about 3 days for your immune system to achieve its maximum level of immune response. Your immune system will stay at this peak level as long as you’re taking the correct dosage. Now your immune system has the ability to take on even the most difficult challenges!
How does the Beta Glucan mechanism of action work with immune cells?
Once you swallow your Beta Glucan capsules, the product it enters the stomach. Shortly after, it is taken up into a special region known as the Peyer’s Patches. In the Peyer’s Patches there are M cells, which transport the Beta Glucan to immune cells. These immune cells chew up the Beta Glucan and distribute it all over the body. The Beta Glucan fragments bind to Neutrophils, Macrophages, and Natural Killer cells. The binding of Beta Glucan to these cells is only possible with something known as the CR-3 Receptor. The CR-3 Receptor acts like a key unlocking a door. This binding of Beta Glucan with immune cells is what puts them on “high alert” priming them for action. In about 3 days after taking your Beta Glucan your immune system will be “fully activated.”
What are the Benefits of Beta Glucan?
Who will benefit from taking Beta Glucan?
Anyone 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.
Is Beta Glucan beneficial for children?
Yes, children can certainly benefit from taking Beta Glucan. Keep in mind that a child’s immune system is still developing up until about 2 years of age. They typically do not benefit from supplementation until after the 2 year mark. However, Beta Glucan is safe for children at any age. We now have a product specifically designed for children called, BetaKIDS Chewables. Each delicious, fruity chewable contains 50mg of Beta Glucan, 15mcg of Selenium, and 400 IU of Vitamin D3 providing the extra immune support your child needs.
Is there third-party, scholarly science on Beta Glucan?
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 200,000 glucan studies on PubMed.gov and nearly 50,000 studies involving glucan 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.
Do I need Beta Glucan if I am in good health?
Yes, anyone in any situation can benefit from taking Beta Glucan on a regular basis. Even those individuals who are in great health. Our immune system takes a beating every single day from the quality of air we breathe to unwanted pesticides in our food. Our bodies were created and designed in such a way where our immune system normally takes care of these things, but it certainly has its limits; that’s where Beta Glucan comes in. Every employee plus their families at Better Way Health takes Beta Glucan daily. We truly believe in this incredible product!
How effective is Beta Glucan at raising the immune response?
Beta glucans in general does an amazing job raising a person’s immune response. However, not all beta glucans are created equal. The level of purity is extremely important when it comes to the level of immune response you are looking to achieve. Our Beta Glucan is scientifically proven to be the purest, most biologically active Beta Glucan on the market, which provides the most benefit to a person’s immune system. Due to our Beta Glucan’s immunomodulating benefits, it will never cause harm or overstimulation and is completely safe.
Is Beta Glucan Safe?
Is Beta Glucan irradiated?
No, our Beta Glucan products are not irradiated.
Does Beta Glucan have side effects?
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.
Will I ever get sick if I take Beta Glucan?
In today’s world it is inevitable that we will get sick. Even with the immune enhancing benefits of our Beta Glucan. However, if you’re taking the proper dosage of Beta Glucan getting sick is extremely rare and is usually much more mild. A lot of times people see sickness as a negative thing because it’s uncomfortable, but sickness is our body’s natural response to purify and cleanse what shouldn’t be there in the first place. Beta Glucan ultimately helps you recover from sickness and leaves your immune system stronger than ever before.
Can I take Beta Glucan during chemotherapy?
Yes, Beta Glucan is completely safe to take before, during, and after chemotherapy. In fact, there are 20,000+ studies on Pubmed.gov pertaining to glucan and chemotherapy. Taking Beta Glucan alongside chemotherapy is very beneficial as it helps preserve and rebuild a person’s immune system during the immunosuppressive impact of chemo. Please be sure to consult with your medical professional if you plan to take Beta Glucan while undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
Is Beta Glucan safe with other medications and NSAIDs?
Studies indicate that there are no known negative side effects with Beta Glucan. However, if you are taking an immunosuppressant drug due to a transplant surgery (e.g. liver, kidney, etc.) it is recommended that you avoid taking Beta Glucan altogether. If you have any concerns it is always best to err on the side of caution and check with your medical professional. There are no studies stating Beta Glucan can be dangerous when taken alongside NSAIDs.
How Do I Take Beta Glucan?
Can I break open the Beta Glucan capsule to take it?
Our Beta Glucan comes in a small, plant-based capsule and is very easy to swallow. However, if for whatever reason (e.g. pets, small children) you need to open the capsule that is perfectly fine. Beta Glucan has a very distinct, bitter taste and is not very pleasant, but it can be mixed with water, juice, or even added to a feeding tube to make it easier to swallow. The most important thing is that you’re taking Beta Glucan.
Why Our Beta Glucan is the Best?
Is baker’s yeast glucan better than barley, oat, and mushroom glucans?
Studies are clear that baker’s yeast Beta Glucan is the most effective. This includes barley, oats, mushrooms, and any other source. However, there are extremely inferior baker’s yeast beta glucan products on the market. The most important aspect of our Beta Glucan is the patented purification process developed by creator, AJ Lanigan. Each “batch” of our product has to meet the minimum 85% purity standard, which truly sets it apart from all competition.
Why is baker’s yeast glucan best for immune support?
There are many different sources of beta glucan like mushrooms, oats, and barley. However, clinical studies show very clearly that baker’s yeast Beta Glucan is the most biologically active. In addition, our baker’s yeast derived Beta Glucan is the purest on the market, which allows consumers to safely achieve a doubled immune response. This is why our company elects to carry just one immune system product due to its unmatched purity and effectiveness.