UpFiber® Beta-Glucan – Understanding the Science Behind Yeast Beta-Glucan


Selected Publications


  • Auinger et al. (2013) – European Journal of Nutrition, 52(8)
    Yeast beta-glucan reduces the incidence and duration of common cold episodes and improves well-being in healthy subjects.
         PubMed
  • Zabriskie et al. (2020) – Nutrients, 12(4), 1144
    Comprehensive review on the immunomodulatory and metabolic effects of yeast and cereal beta-glucans.
         MDPI
  • Utama et al. (2020) – Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy, 11(10), 868–873
    Meta-analysis on beta-glucan supplementation and inflammation markers in humans.
  • Talbott et al. (2012) – Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 11(2), 280–285
    Yeast beta-glucan supplementation reduced upper respiratory tract infections in athletes during intensive training.
  • Vetvicka & Vetvickova (2015) – Journal of Nutrition & Health Sciences, 2(3)
    Mechanisms of action of yeast beta-glucans via Dectin-1 and complement receptor 3.
  • Jensen et al. (2018) – European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72(4)
    Activation of innate immune cells following yeast beta-glucan intake.
  • Volman et al. (2008) – Nutrition Research Reviews, 21(2)
    Comparative analysis of beta-glucans from yeast, fungi and cereals with respect to structure and bioactivity.


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