Disease: upper respiratory tract infections

Fungal β-Glucans: Biological Properties, Immunomodulatory Effects, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

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β-glucans are beneficial compounds found in fungi and some plants that help your body in multiple ways. They boost your immune system, lower cholesterol and blood sugar, protect against oxidative stress, and may help fight cancer and infections. Recent research shows they could be useful as diagnostic markers for fungal infections and as vaccine boosters, especially for diseases like COVID-19.

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Effects of Chronic Barley Consumption on Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms in Japanese Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Parallel-Group, Controlled Trial

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This study found that eating cooked waxy barley daily for 8 weeks reduced sneezing and nasal congestion in healthy adults compared to those eating white rice. Participants who ate barley also reported feeling less tired and experienced improved mood. The barley contains a fiber called β-glucan that appears to boost the body’s natural immune cells, helping protect against cold symptoms.

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