How does yeast beta-glucan act in the body?
The natural, highly-purified Brewers’ Yeast Beta-Glucan Yestimun® stimulates the immune cells in the intestine to trigger a non-specific or a specific immune response, which activates the so-called “scavenger cells” (macrophages) in the Peyer’s patches. These scavenger cells begin with the destruction of pathogens and activate further defence cells such as B- and T-cells or dendritic cells, for instance Yestimun® therefore strengthens the immune system and prepares it so that it can respond quickly in the event of an infection.
By supporting the white blood cells, Yestimun® contributes extensively to combating bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that cause illnesses.
Various beta-glucans and their differences
Beta-glucans can be obtained from the cell walls of various raw materials, the most common being yeasts, oats, cereals, fungi, lichens, bacteria and marine algae. The effect of the beta-glucans also differs extensively depending on the raw material, which is due to the different molecular structures:
Yeast beta-glucan is by far the most thoroughly investigated beta-glucan in the world. The effect of Yestimun® Beta-Glucan, its mechanism of action and its product safety are clearly documented.
The production of Yestimun® from the sustainable upcycling of Brewers’ Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and its high purity contributes to a variety of functions.
Functions
Allergies and autoimmune diseases
Yestimun® acts to modulate the immune system. This means that, compared to immunostimulating active substances, Yestimun® is not dose-dependent and cannot therefore lead to overreactions in the body. Brewers’ Yeast beta-glucan helps to restore the balance of the T helper cells TH1 and TH2, thereby enabling the immune system to identify and eliminate infectious microorganisms.
Anti-inflammatory effect
Yestimun® improves the body’s immune response as a whole.
The docking of Yestimun® onto certain scavenger cell (macrophage) receptors sets the secretion of anti-inflammatory messenger substances (cytokines) in motion. This consequently leads to an immune response tailored to specific bacterial or viral pathogens.
Antioxidative cell protection
Yestimun® supports the body’s native antioxidative protection systems. The expression of antioxidative enzymes and the increase in their cellular activity can prevent the occurrence of diseases and slow down ageing processes caused by free radicals.
Anti-stress & mood improvement
Physical or mental stress leads to the increased release of stress hormones. Studies show that the body is able to cope with stress better when beta-1,3/1,6-glucan is taken regularly. It has been proved that Yestimun® is able to contribute not only to physical, but also to emotional, well-being.
Beauty effects
Yestimun® contributes to the maintenance of beauty. By supporting the body’s native antioxidative protection system, Brewers’ Yeast beta-glucan protects the body against free radicals and counteracts premature skin ageing.
Colds
Yestimun® can prevent colds. If infection has already taken place, taking Brewers’ Yeast beta-glucan also alleviates the symptoms of the cold and significantly shortens the duration of the illness.
Immune system modulation
The natural, highly-purified Brewers’ Yeast Beta-Glucan Yestimun® stimulates the immune cells in the intestine to trigger a non-specific or also a specific immune response that activates the so-called scavenger cells (macrophages) in the Peyer’s patches. These scavenger cells begin with the destruction of pathogens and activate further defence cells such as B- and T-cells or dendritic cells, for instance Yestimun® therefore strengthens the immune system and prepares it so that it can respond quickly in the event of an infection.
By supporting the white blood cells, Yestimun® contributes extensively to combating bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that cause illnesses.