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Yeast-derived β-1,3/1,6 Glucan, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Innate Immunity in Older Adults

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effects of yeast-derived β-1,3/1,6-glucan supplementation on upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and innate immunity in older adults. Participants aged 50–70 years received either 250 mg/day of β-glucan or a placebo for 90 days. The study found that β-glucan supplementation significantly reduced the incidence

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