Use of beta-glucan on upper respiratory tract infection symptoms and psychological well-being
Studies involving placebo-controlled, double-blinded designs to evaluate the effect of beta-glucan compositions on upper-respiratory tract infections and psychological wellness were carried out. During the course of the reporting periods of these studies, subjects in the treatment groups reported fewer URTI symptoms, better overall health and a more positive psychological assessment based on a POMS survey.
1 . A method of reducing upper respiratory tract infection symptoms in stressed subjects, the method comprising:
administering an effective amount beta-glucan to the subject;
wherein the subject reports reduced symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections.
2 . A method of increasing a stressed subject's psychological well-being, the method comprising:
administering an effective amount of beta-glcuan to the subject;
wherein the subject reports increased psychological well-being.