When you’re considering ways to support your immune health, the options on the market are vast. From echinacea to zinc, the choices can be overwhelming and often reflective of the latest trending health news.

While beta glucans derived from oats, mushrooms and yeast are trending for their health benefits, not all beta glucans are the same. More than just a buzzword, only yeast-derived beta glucans (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) have been shown to have well-substantiated immune-supporting properties.

Some important questions to ask.

So, how can you be sure you are choosing a quality immune health ingredient? Here is what to consider when choosing beta glucans for immune support.

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What are beta glucans?

Beta glucans are fibers naturally found in foods such as mushrooms, and cereal grains, like oat and baker’s yeast.

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While these might sound more like a grocery list for a trendy bistro, the differences among these types of beta glucans are important, since not all beta glucans have the same effects on the body. That’s because the benefits of beta glucans differ, depending on the type of beta glucan. For example:

  • Oat-based beta glucans are notable for promoting heart health and helping manage LDL (bad) cholesterol.
  • Although mushroom beta glucans have been shown to have immune health benefits, research indicates that their potency is lower than that of certain well-studied baker’s yeast beta glucans.
  • Research supports the immune-modulating properties of baker’s yeast beta glucan — but not all strains are the same.

For a more in-depth look at the different types of beta glucans, read more here: What is a yeast beta glucan? And how does it support immunity?

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What is Wellmune®?

Wellmune® is a yeast beta glucan that is clinically proven to help support the immune system. A natural, gluten-free ingredient, Wellmune is used by food, beverage and supplement brands to create products with immune health benefits for people of all ages. Unmatched research demonstrates that Wellmune can help to:

  • Improve general immune health
  • Maintain overall physical health
  • Protect against the harmful effects of stress
  • Promote healthy energy levels and mental clarity
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Learn more about Wellmune’s latest research report, here.

Wellmune is part of a healthy lifestyle and is:
  • Natural, safe and can be taken daily by the whole family (from kids to grandma)
  • Derived from baker’s yeast, so it’s naturally gluten-free
  • Kosher, Halal, gluten-free, non-allergenic, non-GMO and organic compliant
  • A patented and award-winning global brand
  • Available in hundreds of products around the world
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How does Wellmune work?

The mechanism of action (how Wellmune works) has been well studied for safety and efficacy. Wellmune activates billions of immune cells, which are part of the body's natural defense, to respond more effectively without overstimulating the immune system. In simple terms, Wellmune can help keep your immune system at a heightened awareness so it's ready to deal with foreign invaders more efficiently.

Watch the video below to learn more.

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Why should I take a product fortified with Wellmune?

Incorporating beta glucans into your daily wellness routine is a specific, proven way to improve your health, beyond the advice of getting enough sleep, exercising and eating healthy. Wellmune is key to promoting your physical health, immune strength, and mental clarity, because:

  • It’s natural
  • It’s safe
  • It’s clinically proven
  • It can be found in products people can use daily, like supplements, foods and beverages
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How do I find the best beta glucans?

When looking for yeast beta glucans with immune health products, it’s also important to focus on ingredients supported by quality research. Quality research is the key to understanding safety, how it works, and its benefits.

Wellmune can be found in products all around the globe. Here are just a few of the products sold in the U.S.

For more information about these products, contact the product manufacturer directly.


Emergen-C Immune+ with Wellmune
The award winning immunity sachet.

Olly’s Kids Immunity with Wellmune
Powerful little gummies packed with the good stuff kiddos need to keep up a strong immune system.

Charles & Alice’s Fruit Friends with Wellmune
Immune support in a fruit pouch especially for kids.

Immune Health Basics with Wellmune
An immune health supplement for people of all ages.

SuperBeets® IMMUNE with Wellmune
A powdered supplement for year-round immunity support.

Vital Proteins Vitality with Wellmune
Immune-supporting stick packs.

Gold Standard BCAA with Wellmune
An immune supporting powder for athletes.

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