Beta-glucans are complex fibers found naturally in the cell wall of bacteria, fungi, and plants.
These fibers regulate and strengthen the human immune system and have an effect especially on the cellular defense system (macrophages and neutrophils). The components in the beta-glucan fiber can be linked in a number of ways.
The most effective are glucans with 1,3/1,6 beta glucan linkages (which are different from just 1,3 linkages) which are capable of activating macrophages and natural killer (NK) cells. .
In a food supplement, beta-glucans must be present in their purified form to be effective.
Bonusan Imodunyl guarantees 92-96% beta-glucans with the important 1,3/1,6-type links (the highest percentage that can be achieved at the moment).
If not, contaminants in the product (such as proteins, fats, mannans) cover the beta-glucans and do not adhere well to the receptors that macrophages have for beta-glucans, so the stimulating effect on the immune system is significantly diminished.
The most outstanding characteristics of Imodunyl:
-Contains pleuran (from oyster mushroom) which consists mostly of 1.3/1.6 glucans the same as lentinan (from shiitake mushroom) -Pleuran is a highly studied substance. Many scientific tests have been carried out that support its properties. -It has been purified as much as possible (92-96% purity) and is free of proteins, fats, and mannans (polysaccharides) that may inhibit its absorption.