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Evidence Summary

Beta glucan demonstrates immune-modulating effects, including enhanced vaccine antibody responses (PMID: 41836368), reduced upper respiratory tract infection symptom severity at 204 mg/day in stressed adults (PMID: 41883579), and altered immune mRNA expression after 6 weeks of supplementation (PMID: 41596240). Oat-derived beta glucan is associated with reductions in serum total cholesterol and LDL-C in acute dietary trials (PMID: 41895826), and is noted as a phytotherapeutic agent with lipid-lowering potential (PMID: 41935388). In cancer patients, oral yeast-derived beta glucan (PGG) significantly reduced severe oral mucositis incidence and improved nutritional outcomes during chemoradiotherapy (PMID: 41878529).

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Effective Dose

120-500 mg/day for immune effects; 5 g/10kg/day in oncology context; dietary amounts via oat foods