Immune SupportSupports and Modulates Immune FunctionStimulates Macrophage ActivityA Dietary SupplementVegetarian formulaNo fillers 100% Beta-1,3/1,6-D-GlucanBeta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan (Beta-Glucan) is a bioactive carbohydrate derived from the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as Bakers' yeast. Scientific studies have shown that Beta-Glucan supports immune function through its ability to stimulate macrophage activity.Beta glucan is a scientifically proven biological defense modifier (BDM) that nutritionally potentiates and modulates the immune response. As a supplement, after swallowing orally, Beta glucan is ingested primarily through macrophage and dendritic immune cells, to nutritionally and safely yield, through immune response potentiation and modulation, in many instances various therapeutic healing effects generated by the immune cells. For many years Glucans have been investigated for these immune enhancing properties, particularly their ability to activate macrophage immune cells and NK-Cells, plus in turn, the T-Cells, and B-Cells including selected cytokines and complement. Poly-branched B-1,3-(D)-Glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides, with or without B-1,6-(D)-glucose side chains, that are integral cell wall constituents in a variety of bacteria, plants and fungi. Glucan receptors to deliver non-self derived glucan to the immune response have been identified on macrophages, dendritic cells and other cells. The Beta-1,3-(D)-glucan with Beta- 1,6-glucan linkage extracted from yeast cell wall (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) has been shown to act as a potent non-specific immune-activator. How many capsules do I take?Everyone's immune system is different. Your immune system is also changing constantly. The information below will give you some guidance.Healthy: If you have no challenges and you are an average weight adult (150-175 lbs.), 500 mg daily is recommended.Chronic: If you have recurring problems, but they are not acute, or life threatening, you would take more. To start, use 500mg and work up if needed and observe your response.Acute: You have a critical condition. Determine the therapeutic dose for your weight (refer to formula and chart). Start with approximately 1/3 of the therapeutic dose and increase slowly until you reach the maximum dose. Taking more than the therapeutic amount would achieve no greater response.IF YOU HAVE A CHRONIC OR ACUTE CONDITION, YOU SHOULD BE UNDER A PHYSICIANS CARE.To maximize your uptake of Beta Glucan, you should always take it on an empty stomach. Wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything. An ample amount of pure water should be used to swallow the material. (No coffee, tea, juice, ect. Just water). Take the full day's dose at one time.