"The most effective form of nonspecific immune stimulation is macrophage activation."
-Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Member, JANA Editorial Board

What is Beta 1, 3-D Glucan?

Glucan 300®, the active ingredient in Transfer Point Beta 1, 3D Glucan, is a natural extract known for its ability to modulate the immune system for superior performance and balance.

Beta 1, 3-D glucan is a long chain polysaccharide classified as a fiber or complex carbohydrate. Derived from the cell walls of baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), it's the precise substance for which the actual glucan receptor has been identified.

The immune-enhancing properties of yeast cell walls were first reported in 1939, but it wasn't until the 1960's that researchers identified Beta 1, 3-D glucan as the key molecule. Since then, scientists at some of the world's pre-eminent universities and research institutions have conducted more than 800 Beta Glucan studies in animals and humans. This research confirms that Beta Glucan produces multiple broad-scale effects that strengthen the vitality of the immune system.

How does Beta Glucan work?

While simple sugars would be broken down in the digestive system, converting into glucose for energy use, this does not occur with a complex carbohydrate fiber 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 complete systemic activation of your immune system.

Cause and Effect

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. Vaclav Vetvicka.

Beta glucan has been proven to be effective when administered orally and 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.

According to Dr. Russell L. Blaylock, "The most effective source of Beta 1, 3 glucan is from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae. Purity of the product is vital, since protein contaminants can cause untoward immune reactions." Transfer Point uses only Beta glucan derives from baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae.) Each lot of our product is certified by independent laboratories for purity and potency.

Transfer Point Beta Glucan (Glucan 300®) has been researched and documented some of the most prestigious universities and research institutions in the world, including:

Auburn University, Brown University, Cornell University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, North Carolina A&T State University, University of Louisville, University of Massachusetts, University of Minnesota, U.S. Armed Forces Radiology Research Institute, Defense Research Establishment, Suffield, Canada

Transfer Point Beta Glucan Quality Assurance

The active ingredient, Glucan 300®, in every Transfer Point product, contains over 85% pure Beta 1, 3 / 1,6 glucan carbohydrate complex with low fat and protein content. The source of Transfer Point's Beta Glucan is derived from the cell walls of baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) grown on sugar beets. The material in each bottle is independently tested and certified to ensure the material meets or exceeds the requirements of the material used in peer reviewed studies.

Products on the market not substantially purified from baker's yeast or from other sources (i.e. grains, mushrooms, etc.) require 10, 100 or 1,000-fold doses to induce effect.

These factors combined are considered by many professionals to be the standard requirements for an effective, safe and non-toxic product. They are manufactured to the strictest standards in state of the art U.S. based manufacturing facilities.

With over 200 patents protecting the Transfer Point Beta Glucan (Glucan 300®) technology no other supplier can come close to our superior quality.