title: An evidence-based systematic review of beta-glucan by the natural standard research collaboration.
abstract: An evidence-based systematic review of beta-glucan by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration consolidates the safety and efficacy data available in the scientific literature using a validated, reproducible grading rationale. This article includes written and statistical analysis of clinical trials, plus a compilation of expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ulbricht
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001688:Biological Products / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002523:Edible Grain / Q000737:chemistry*; D005658:Fungi / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy; D047071:beta-Glucans / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D001688:Biological Products; D047071:beta-Glucans
keywords: adverse effects; beta-glucan; dosing; evidence-based; interactions; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; systematic review