meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Beta-Glucans: The Immune Superhero in Your Pantry - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.61.5K Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Story at-a-glance

  • Beta-glucans are natural compounds found in foods like oats, mushrooms and barley that significantly enhance immune function by activating dendritic cells
  • These compounds help manage allergies by training your immune system to respond appropriately to allergens without overreacting, reducing symptoms like sneezing and itching
  • Beta-glucans serve as effective adjuvants in allergy treatments, improving the body's antibody production and enhancing the efficacy of immunotherapy
  • Research shows beta-glucans fight infections by stimulating immune cells and have impressive anticancer properties, shrinking tumors by up to 95% in studies
  • You can easily incorporate beta-glucans into your diet through organic oatmeal, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed and organic rye and wheat

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

Welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen

0:06.1

summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go. No reading required. Subscribe

0:11.2

for free at Mercola.com for the latest health insights. Hello and welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular

0:18.2

wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster, and today we'll be discussing beta glucins, natural compounds found in

0:25.1

foods like oats, mushrooms, and barley that can help boost your immune system.

0:30.1

We'll explore how they support your body's defenses against allergies, infections, and

0:34.7

even certain types of cancer.

0:36.7

Joining me is my co-host, Alara Sky,

0:39.3

who will share some detailed insights into how beta-glucans work

0:42.3

and why they're worth your attention.

0:44.3

Thank you, Ethan.

0:46.3

Beta-glucins might sound complicated,

0:48.3

but they're actually straightforward compounds found in everyday foods.

0:52.3

It's fascinating that something as simple as oatmeal or mushrooms can significantly enhance immune function.

0:58.0

We're going to look at how beta glucans activate crucial immune cells, help manage allergies,

1:03.0

and even improve the efficacy of certain treatments.

1:06.0

We'll also cover ways to easily include beta glucans in your diet.

1:10.0

Now, let's get into the details of what beta glucons actually do in our bodies.

1:14.8

Scientists describe them as natural immunomodulators, meaning they help fine-tune the immune response.

1:21.3

Let's talk specifically about how they help with allergies.

1:24.9

Allergies are basically your immune system overreacting to harmless substances like pollen,

1:29.7

dust, or animal dander. A key player in that process is the dendritic cell, which acts like a scout,

...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 8 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Briana Mercola, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Briana Mercola and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.