
Yeast Derived Beta-Glucan May Reduce Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Muscle Damage
A recent study suggests that yeast beta-glucan may help reduce exercise-induced inflammation and muscle damage.
A recent study suggests that yeast beta-glucan may help reduce exercise-induced inflammation and muscle damage.
Extreme exercise, such as running a marathon, can negatively affect the immune system. A recent study suggests that taking a beta-glucan supplement may help reduce the severity of upper respiratory tract infection in people who run marathons. Participants in the...
Vigorous workouts can weaken the immune system. A recent study suggests that taking a baker’s yeast beta glucan supplement may help boost immune health during and after strenuous exercise. Participants in the study included 109 healthy adults with average fitness...
Upper respiratory tract infections are more apt to cause complications in mature adults, such as hospitalization, bronchitis, pneumonia and death. A recent study suggests that taking a daily supplement of the baker’s yeast beta-glucan may reduce the number of upper...
Upper respiratory tract infections are the most common illness diagnosed in an outpatient setting. A recent study suggests that taking a daily beta-glucan supplement may lower the frequency of upper respiratory tract infections in children by as much as 66%....
Previous studies have shown that prolonged strenuous exercise suppresses immune responses in athletes. A recent study has found that less active people may also experience a drop in immune responses post-exercise and that taking a daily supplement of baker’s yeast...
Many previous studies have found high levels of cholesterol, especially high levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. A recent study suggests that consuming beta-glucan may help lower total and LDL...
Very strenuous exercise has been shown to weaken the immune system, putting professional athletes and other individuals with very physical jobs at a higher risk for illness. A recent study found that taking a supplement of baker’s yeast beta glucan...
Stress is a common problem that can have a detrimental effect on the immune system. Researchers with SupplementWatch conducted a study that found that taking supplements of yeast beta-glucan may improve the immune system and mood of stressed women. The...