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Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Transfer Point

Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg label
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Capsule Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Transfer Point with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 293 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Glucan 300. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg by Transfer Point

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Glucan 300, a form of beta-glucan derived from yeast cell walls. Beta-glucans are natural compounds that your immune system recognizes and respond to.

The capsule itself is made from microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, and water — all inactive ingredients that help hold and deliver the active compound.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Beta-glucans's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Immune support and general wellness.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Critical illness (trauma), Wound healing, Aging — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Beta-glucans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beta-glucans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, Wound healing, Critical illness (trauma), and more.

Beta-glucans in this product are rated Likely Effective for two conditions: dyslipidemia (high cholesterol and triglycerides) and coronary heart disease. Research suggests they can help improve cholesterol levels and support heart health.

The evidence here is solid enough that we can say this ingredient has a real track record for these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beta-glucans

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Beta-glucans from food are generally well tolerated by most people. That said, concentrated supplement doses — like what's in this capsule — haven't been studied as thoroughly as food sources, so use some caution.

Orally, beta-glucans seem well tolerated overall, though one child in a clinical trial had a temporary rise in liver enzymes after starting a high dose. There's little research on supplement doses during breastfeeding, so if you're nursing, talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether this is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Beta-glucans

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Beta-glucans.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 293 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check any blood pressure medications or immunosuppressants with your pharmacist before starting. Blood pressure drugs could work too well together with this supplement, and immunosuppressants might not work as intended if beta-glucans fire up your immune system at the same time.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement may help with cholesterol and heart health if the science holds true for you. If you take blood pressure medication or immunosuppressants, check your exact drugs with the tool on this page first.

Otherwise, talk to your pharmacist before starting — especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Transfer Point
Barcode (UPC) 856050000015
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 313970
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg by Transfer Point, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
856050000015
IngredientAmount% DV
Glucan 300200 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water

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Label statements
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Formula

Glucan 300: Highest purity of Beta 1,3D Glucan. Derived from the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg each

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 2 capsules once per day on an empty stomach, then wait 30 minutes before eating or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Formulation

Non-GMO

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Patent Protected

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

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Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg by Transfer Point label

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Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg by Transfer Point

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Glucan 300

Interacts with
293 drugs
200 mg per serving Form: Beta 1,3 D-Glucan

Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly low...

Glucan 300 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg by Transfer Point Drug Interactions

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293Drugs
293 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Glucan 300 293

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg interact with 293 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Glucan 300

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Glucan 3002 drug types · 293 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Glucan 300 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg, from the product label.

Transfer Point

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Name
Transfer Point, Inc.
City
Columbia
State
SC
ZipCode
29212
Phone Number
803.932.2134
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg by Transfer Point: Common Questions

Does Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg by Transfer Point interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg has a known interaction with 293 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this actually lower my cholesterol?
Research shows beta-glucans are Likely Effective for dyslipidemia — that's high cholesterol and triglycerides. But whether it works for you depends on your individual body and habits; it's not a guarantee. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how it fits into your overall plan.
Is it safe to take if I'm not on any medications?
Beta-glucans from food are generally well tolerated. Supplement doses haven't been studied as extensively, so use caution — but if you're otherwise healthy and not on any meds, the risk is lower. Start with the dose on the bottle and see how you feel.
What is beta-glucan exactly?
It's a natural compound found in yeast and certain grains. Your immune system recognizes it and responds, which is why research shows it can help with cholesterol and heart health.
Are there any fillers in this capsule?
The capsule contains microcrystalline cellulose and hypromellose — these are inactive ingredients that help bind and deliver the active beta-glucan. They're not fillers in the sense of being unnecessary bulk; they're standard in capsule supplements.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough research on supplement doses of beta-glucans during breastfeeding to know either way. For pregnancy, the data file doesn't include specific information. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
What side effects should I watch for?
Taken by mouth, beta-glucans are generally well tolerated. In clinical trials, side effects were rare — one case of temporary liver enzyme elevation in a child on a very high dose. If you notice any unusual symptoms, stop and call us.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Beta-glucans

Interacts with 293 drugs

Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, while...

Read the full Beta-glucans monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Beta 1,3D Glucan 100 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Beta-glucans 11 references
  1. Katz, D. L., Nawaz, H., Boukhalil, J., Giannamore, V., Chan, W., Ahmadi, R., and Sarrel, P. M. Acute effects of oats and vitamin E on endothelial responses to ingested fat. Am.J.Prev.Med. 2001;20(2):124-129. PubMed
  2. Keenan, J. M., Pins, J. J., Frazel, C., Moran, A., and Turnquist, L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial. J.Fam.Pract. 2002;51(4):369.
  3. Maki, K. C., Galant, R., Samuel, P., Tesser, J., Witchger, M. S., Ribaya-Mercado, J. D., Blumberg, J. B., and Geohas, J. Effects of consuming foods containing oat beta-glucan on blood pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and biomarkers of oxidative stress i
  4. Bergendiova, K., Tibenska, E., and Majtan, J. Pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol 2011;111(9):2033-2040.
  5. Talbott S, Talbott J. Effect of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan on respiratory tract infection symptoms and mood state in marathon athletes. J Sports Sci Med 2009;8(4):509-515.
  6. Feldman S, Schwartz HI Kalman DS Mayers A Kohrman HM Clemens R Krieger DR. Randomized phase II clinical trials of Wellmune WGP® for immune support during cold and flu season. The Journal of Applied Research 2009;9(1-2):30-42.
  7. McFarlin BK, Carpenter KC, Davidson T, McFarlin MA. Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise. J Diet Suppl. 2013;10(3):171-83. PubMed
  8. Jesenak M, Urbancek S, Majtan J, Banovcin P, Hercogova J. ß-Glucan-based cream (containing pleuran isolated from pleurotus ostreatus) in supportive treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat 2016;27(4):351-4.
  9. Mah E, Kaden VN, Kelley KM, Liska DJ. Beverage containing dispersible yeast ß-glucan decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise: a randomized controlled trial. J Diet Suppl 2020;17(2):200-10. PubMed
  10. Zhong K, Liu Z, Lu Y, Xu X. Effects of yeast ß-glucans for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2021. PubMed
  11. Cardenas FI, Mauguen A, Cheung IY, et al. Phase I trial of oral yeast-derived ß-glucan to enhance anti-GD2 immunotherapy of resistant high-risk neuroblastoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021;13(24):6265. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-glucans monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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