Yeast beta-glucan is a functional polysaccharide derived from the cell wall of baker’s yeast, with β-1,3-D-glucan as the main chain and β-1,6-D-glucan as the branched chain.
Yeast β-glucan is a kind of immune polysaccharide. It is used to maintain or stimulate the effectiveness of the immune system. Moreover, it positively affects cholesterol levels, and research has been done to investigate the positive effects on blood sugar levels.
Research supports the immune-modulating properties of baker’s yeast beta-glucan.