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Properties of Beta-Glucans.

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Beta-glucans are soluble fibers found in cell walls of the following: bacteria, yeasts, mushrooms, algae, lichens, oats and barley. Most people consume food which contains carbohydrates consisting of both water soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers slow the absorption of sugars in the gut and are useful in diabetes. Insoluble fibers are cellulose, lignin, and […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypoglycemia, Immune dysfunction, Irradiation, Septic shock

Supplements: Agaricus mushroom (Agaricus blazei), Algae, Arabinose, Beta glucan, Fiber, Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa), Pectin, Rhamnose, Saccharomyces cerevisae, Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Xylose

Foods: Barley, Beans, Corn, Mushrooms

Miscellaneous: Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Lignans, Phellinus baummi, Polysaccharides, Tremella sp.

Arabinose and Chromium in Blood Glucose and Insulin.

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Dr. Gary Pack

This study was done to test a combination of l-arabinose and trivalent chromium and the effects on blood glucose and insulin levels in humans. L-arabinose is a sweet-tasting sugar which is inexpensive, easily absorbed and has been shown to reduce the absorption of dietary sucrose. This prevents elevated levels of blood glucose and insulin. Chromium […]

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Conditions: Diabetes

Supplements: Arabinose, Chromium, Trivalent chromium

Miscellaneous: Carbohydrate, Element, Glucose tolerance, Insulin, Quality of life, Sucrose

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