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 Beta Glucans - Oral vs Injectable & More 
 
			
			
	https://www.ana-jana.org/jana_journal.cfm (issue: JANA Volume 11, No. 1, 2008)Quote: 
	
		| β-glucans have been extensively studied for their pharmacological effects. Despite in-depth research, little is
 known about the optimal dose and/or optimal route of application.
 
 In this paper, we are reporting the result of comparing
 the immunostimulating activities of four commercially
 available glucans differing both in their solubility and
 source. In addition, we compared intraperitoneal and oral
 application, and the differences between a single versus
 repeated doses.
 
 Our data showed strong differences in activities of individual
 glucans, with glucan yeast-derived #300 being the
 best, and grain-derived ImmuneFiber being the worst.
 
 Furthermore, we demonstrated that oral delivery of glucan
 resulted in significant immunological activity, which albeit
 slightly lower, corresponded with injectable application.
 Depending on the applied dose, the effects of individual
 glucans were long-lasting and in some cases, lasted up to
 two weeks.
 
 In conclusion, our report represents further evidence
 about differences among commercial glucans and shows
 that these biological response modifiers can be similarly
 active when used in both injectable and oral form.
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