ANAHEIM, Calif.—Wellmune WGP®, a natural carbohydrate that activates key immune cells from Biothera, demonstrated its ability to reduce upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms and improve the psychological well-being of individuals with stressful lifestyles in a study presented at Experimental Biology 2010.
In a study of 122 healthy volunteers (32 men, 90 women), participants taking 250 mg/d of Wellmune WGP for 12 weeks reported a (P<0.05) 58-percent reduction in URTI symptoms, compared with individuals taking a placebo. Using a Profile of Mood States (POMS) psychological survey to assess changes in mental and physical energy levels and overall well-being, the study demonstrated statistically significant benefits for the Wellmune WGP group. These participants rated their overall well-being and vigor 9.5 percent and 11 percent higher, respectively, compared with the placebo group.
