Beta-glucan is a polysaccharide and an important food supplement that strengthens the immune system. Beta-glucan can be obtained from many food sources such as mushrooms, yeast, or oats. Beta-glucan has a therapeutic use in the treatment of many diseases, thanks to its immune system strengthening effect. Its use helps curtail the need for administering high levels of antibiotics in case of serious infections.
This book presents information about the medical applications of beta-glucan. Starting with an introduction to the basic biochemistry and classification of beta-glucan, the contents explain to the readers about its use in treating a variety of medical conditions. These include cancer, allergies, COVID-19, respiratory tract infections, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and many other endocrinological, immunological and infectious diseases.
This book is a comprehensive resource about the medical use of beta-glucan where any reader can find topical information and learn about recent studies on the therapeutic effects of beta-glucan on the treatment of different diseases.
This book presents information about the medical applications of beta-glucan. Starting with an introduction to the basic biochemistry and classification of beta-glucan, the contents explain to the readers about its use in treating a variety of medical conditions. These include cancer, allergies, COVID-19, respiratory tract infections, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and many other endocrinological, immunological and infectious diseases.
This book is a comprehensive resource about the medical use of beta-glucan where any reader can find topical information and learn about recent studies on the therapeutic effects of beta-glucan on the treatment of different diseases.
Table of Contents
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO β-GLUCANS
- INTRODUCTION
- Classification of β-glucans
- Fungi Based β-glucans
- Barley and Oats Based β-glucans
- Yeast Based β-glucans
- Beta Glucan Synthesis from Yeast
- β-glucans and Cancer
- CONCLUSION
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2 BETA GLUCAN IN CANCER TREATMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- Beta Glucan Immunotherapy For Different Cancer Types
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 3 BETA GLUCAN AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
- INTRODUCTION
- The Classification and Molecular Structure of Beta Glucan
- Beta Glucan Use in Covid-19 Treatment
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 4 BETA GLUCAN IN ALLERGICAL DISEASES: RHINITIS, ASTHMA, ECZEMA
- INTRODUCTION
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Asthma
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 5 BETA GLUCAN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT OBSTRUCTION
- INTRODUCTION
- The Therapeutic Effect of β-glucan on Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 6 β-GLUCAN IN TREATMENT OF LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (LDL) CHOLESTEROL
- INTRODUCTION
- Previous Studies On β-glucan’s Cholesterol Lowering Effect
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 7 BETA GLUCAN IN DIABETES TREATMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- β-Glucans and Diabetes
- β-Glucans and Glycaemic Control
- β-Glucan and Insulin Resistance
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 8 BETA GLUCAN FOR TREATMENT OF EAR INFECTIONS: ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA
- INTRODUCTION
- Previous Studies on Therapeutic Effect of β-glucan For Acute Otitis Media
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 9 BETA GLUCAN IN TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) AND INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES (IBD): ULCERATIVE COLITIS (UC) AND CROHN'S DISEASE (CD)
- INTRODUCTION
- β-glucan and Crohn’s Disease
- EFFECTS OF Β-GLUCAN ON CYTOKINE SECRETION
- β-glucan and Ulcerative Colitis
- β-glucan in Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Testing Procedures
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 10 BETA GLUCAN FOR THE TREATMENT OF RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS AND DIABETIC ULCERS
- INTRODUCTION
- POSSIBLE CAUSES OF RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS
- Bacterial And Viral Factors
- Local Injury
- Food Allergy
- Drugs
- Immunologic Factors
- Hormonal Factors
- Micronutrient and Vitamin Insufficiencies
- Underlying Systemic Diseases
- Procedures of Beta Glucan Treatment
- Results of Previous Studies
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 11 BETA GLUCAN FOR HEALING OF BEDSORES, WOUNDS, BURNS
- INTRODUCTION
- Working Mechanism of β-glucan
- Previous Studies on Wound Healing Effect of β-glucan
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 12 BETA GLUCAN AND LYME DISEASE (LD)
- INTRODUCTION
- Previous Studies
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 13 BETA GLUCAN FOR THE TREATMENT OF VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS (VVC) AND RECURRENT VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS (RVVC)
- INTRODUCTION
- Experimental Method
- Previous Studies
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 14 BETA GLUCAN FOR THE TREATMENT OF HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) AND CERVICAL CANCER
- INTRODUCTION
- Working Mechanism of Beta Glucan for Treatment of Cervical Cancer
- Previous Studies
- Future Prospects and Outlook
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 15 BETA GLUCAN AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)
- INTRODUCTION
- Studies on the Effect of Beta-Glucan on the Course of CKD
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 16 BETA GLUCAN AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)
- INTRODUCTION
- The Therapeutic Effect of Beta-Glucan on RA
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 17 THE USE OF BETA GLUCAN IN THE TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA (FMS)
- INTRODUCTION
- The Therapeutic Effect of Beta Glucan for FMS
- CONCLUSION
- ABBREVIATIONS
- REFERENCES
- SUBJECT INDEX
Author
- Betül Gürünlü
