NUTRACEUTICALS
Beta-glucan (1,3 beta glucan 85%)
Beta-1,3-glucan, a yeast-derived fiber, supports the normal function of the immune system.
Also known as: beta glucan, 1,3 beta glucan, yeast beta-glucan, 1,3 beta glucan 85%
At a glance
- Form
- 1,3 beta glucan 85%
- Category
- Nutraceuticals
- In an apiece formula
- 250 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Immune support*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Know
What the research says
Across trials in healthy people, beta-glucans reduced fatigue and improved vigor and mood.*
systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs · 16 RCTs, 1,449 participants (12 meta-analysed) · Muroya M, Eur J Clin Nutr 2025. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave beta-glucan out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Multiple sclerosis medicine
- Cancer immunotherapy
- Anti-rejection medicine
- Mycophenolate, azathioprine or leflunomide
- Methotrexate
- Biologic or JAK inhibitor
- Steroid pills or shots
Procedures
- Organ or stem-cell transplant
Health conditions
- Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
- Celiac disease
- Autoimmune disease
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Questions
How much beta-glucan a day?
apiece formulas usually include 250 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is beta-glucan used for?
Beta-1,3-glucan, a yeast-derived fiber, supports the normal function of the immune system. In apiece it is part of formulas for Immune support.*
Who should be careful with beta-glucan?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Multiple sclerosis medicine; Cancer immunotherapy; Anti-rejection medicine; Mycophenolate, azathioprine or leflunomide; Methotrexate; Biologic or JAK inhibitor; Steroid pills or shots; Organ or stem-cell transplant; Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis; Celiac disease and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get beta-glucan in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Beta-glucan can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.