3. Beta Glucan
Beta Glucan is good for fighting Epstein Barr virus because it’s a strong immune-regulatory agent that stimulates your body’s immune system. Depending on your body’s metabolism level, your immune system will adjust itself accordingly. However, when a strong virus like the Epstein Barr enters your body, your immune system may get overwhelmed because it’s not used to coping with such a strong virus. As a result, you may experience inflammation.
When you have Beta Glucan in your system, you are giving your body more strength to fight off the infection. Beta-glucan will stimulate the production of white blood cells and reactive oxygen intermediates. As a result, your body’s phagocytic capacity and cellular mobilization get a boost. This, in turn, helps shift from an overstimulated to a cell-mediated immune response which is more effective in fighting the virus. Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber that can be found in most whole grains, yeast, mushrooms, and seaweeds.