Our Patented Ingredient
Among all the natural nutrients known to activate the innate immune system, the best documented and most effective are the 1-3, 1-6 beta glucans, generally derived from baker’s yeast. Wellmune®, a yeast beta 1,3-1,6 glucan, patented for its extraction process and the proprietary strain of baker’s yeast, is clinically proven to enhance the immune system. Wellmune® 1-3, 1-6 beta glucans have the ability to fight against infections and boost immunity in children. A clinical study completed in China demonstrated that there are lesser children getting respiratory tract infections and lesser sick days among children on Wellmune® 1-3, 1-6 beta glucans. Wellmune® primes the neutrophils, which are the most abundant immune cells in the body. It makes them active and ready to work faster to kill foreign pathogens. Once Wellmune® ingested, it is taken up by one of the innate immune cells- macrophages and brought to immune organs located throughout the body such as spleen, thymus, lymph nodes. Wellmune® is then broken down into smaller fragments and bind to neutrophils via CR3 receptor. By taking Wellmune®, the neutrophils are provided with the missing element they need to trigger the neutrophil’s natural killing mechanism. Thus, by taking Wellmune®, the neutrophils are provided with the missing element they need to trigger the neutrophil’s natural killing mechanism.