Methods to facilitate the solubilization of beta-1,3-glucan and enhance immune function and other related uses
AssigneeKemin Industries, Inc.
InventorsGeoffrey Paul HORST, Robert Bernard LEVINE
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Abstract
The present application relates to methods to facilitate the solubilization of beta-1,3-glucan in solution, for instance an aqueous or organic solvent and uses thereof to enhance immune function in an individual. Others aspects of the present invention relate to administering compositions or mixtures comprising solubilized beta-1,3-glucan to enhance immune function in humans or animals.
Claims34
A method of enhancing the immune function in an individual in need thereof comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of a composition comprising solubilized Euglena-derived beta-1,3-glucan.
A bioactive composition for enhancing immune function in an individual comprising solubilized Euglena-derived beta-1,3-glucan, wherein the beta-1,3-glucan is present in an amount from 1 ppm to 10 ppm.
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