Beta Glucan by Skin Actives

Further information: The cell wall of yeast is very complex , with a structure that is still being studied and seems to include beta(1--> 3)-glucan, beta(1--> 6)-glucan, chitin, and mannoprotein.

Apparently, the stimulating effect of these carbohydrates is not acquired through encounters with pathogens the way we acquire immunity to most microorganisms, but is innate, i.e. present in our genetic make-up. When we come in contact with these very special carbohydrates, our immune system seems to activate so that, when we come in contact with a pathogen, we are better able to deal with it and stop an infection. Apparently, this response may also prepare us to stop our own "gone bad" cells, those that have lost the capacity to control cell division and have become cancer cells.

References Kollár, R, Reinhold B.B., Petráková, E. , Yeh, H.J.C., Ashwell, G., Drgonová, J., Kapteyn, J.C., Klis, F.M. and Cabib, Enrico (1997) Architecture of the Yeast Cell wall beta (1-->6)-glucan interconnects mannoprotein, beta (1-->3)-glucan, and chitin. Journal Biological Chemistry: 272: 17762-17775

Kougias, Panagiotis; Wei, Duo; Rice, Peter J.; Ensley, Harry E.; Kalbfleisch, John; Williams, David L.; Browder, I. William (2001) Normal human fibroblasts express pattern recognition receptors for fungal (1-->3)-beta-D-glucans. Infection and Immunity: 69: 3933-3938.

Brown, Gordon D.; Gordon, Siamon (2001) Immune recognition: A new receptor for beta-glucans. Nature (London, United Kingdom) 413: 36-37

Beta Glucan

$7.50 per 10 gm.

Skin Actives Exclusive

Yeast beta glucans have been found to have beneficial effects on the human immune system and recently it has been shown that recognition of these glucans extends to skin fibroblasts, suggesting that the skin may also benefit from topical application of these glucans. These glucans are similar to those in Maitake mushroom, but different from oat beta glucans. The difference is in the way the sugar subunits are linked to each other, changing the tridimensional structure and affecting the way they relate to the immune system, which recognizes shape.

Use Instructions: add 1 teaspoon to 4 oz. of Canvas base cream or sea kelp bioferment and mix. Apply once or twice a day.

Each tube is enough for 4 oz of cream, lotion, or sunscreen and can be combined with our other actives. Use in your favourite cream or purchase our Canvas base cream or Sea Kelp bioferment (sea kelp is perfect for people with oily skin).

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immune system

These claims have not been approved by the FDA and these products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.

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