Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Maximum Beta Glucan 400 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.
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Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Supplement Spot 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 Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg by Supplement Spot
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg contains a single active ingredient: beta-glucan 1,3/1,6 at 400 mg per capsule. This is a type of soluble fiber derived from yeast and fungal cell walls that's been studied for heart and cholesterol health.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — gelatin, rice bran powder, and magnesium stearate — which serve as the capsule shell and flow agents.
Does it work?
Not established
Beta-glucan 1,3/1,6 is rated Likely Effective for two conditions: improving cholesterol levels (dyslipidemia) and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease. These ratings reflect solid clinical research showing that beta-glucans can help lower cholesterol and improve certain markers of cardiovascular function.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-glucans from food sources are generally well tolerated by most people. However, concentrated supplements like this one lack robust long-term safety data, so use caution and start conservatively if you're new to them.
Topically applied beta-glucans have caused mild skin reactions in some people, though those were self-limiting. One trial in children taking very high doses (120 mg per kilogram of body weight daily — far above this supplement's 400 mg) noted a single case of temporary liver enzyme elevation.
There's little research on this supplement dose during breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing before starting.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) or immunosuppressants before starting this supplement. Both drug categories have documented Moderate-severity interactions with beta-glucans.
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 is worth considering if you're looking to support cholesterol and heart health and don't take blood pressure or immunosuppressant medications. If you do take either of those drug types, check with us or your pharmacist first — the interaction risk is real.
Start with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your personal health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 2025.
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
General information
Key facts about Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Supplement Spot |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328358 |
| Product type | Fiber And Other Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg by Supplement Spot, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 | 400 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Bran, Powder, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 2 capsules daily with food and water. May take up to 4 capsules daily, as needed. Take consistently each day for best results.
Precautions
Note: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a healthcare professional before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Supports healthy immune function
Formula
Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg per serving
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Formulated in USA
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Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg by Supplement Spot label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg by Supplement Spot
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.
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6
Interacts with293 drugs
Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly low...
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Bran, Powder, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg by Supplement Spot Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg by Supplement Spot contains one active ingredient — beta-glucan 1,3/1,6 — that interacts with two categories of medications.
The most serious concern is with blood pressure drugs (antihypertensives). Because beta-glucans may lower blood pressure on their own, taking them together could push your pressure too low, raising the risk of dizziness, weakness, or fainting.
This is rated Moderate severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The other documented interaction is with immunosuppressant drugs (medications that dampen your immune system after transplant or for certain autoimmune conditions). Beta-glucans have been shown to stimulate immune activity, which could theoretically work against what these drugs are meant to do.
This is also Moderate severity.
Before you start this supplement, search for your exact medications using the tool on this page. Altogether, these interactions span 287 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg interact with 293 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Abrocitinib interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Acetazolamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Maximum Beta Glucan 400 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.
Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6
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.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg, from the product label.
Supplement Spot
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- Supplement Spot, LLC
- Street Address
- 1828 Touby Pike
- City
- Kokomo
- State
- IN
- ZipCode
- 46901
- Phone Number
- 866-285-1998
- Web Address
- supplementspot.com
Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg by Supplement Spot: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maximum Beta Glucan 400 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Maximum Beta Glucan 400 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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