Or it could simply be that I'm just in a heady mood as if I am ever in any other mind set. stress, not getting enough sleep, too much of a good thing, etc.I'm feeling unusually philosophical today. Macrophages capture and consume foreign intruders that the body does not need or, more importantly, does not want. Beta Glucan works by helping to activate immune cells known as macrophages. In layman's terms, insolubility means Beta Glucan is able to pass through your stomach and small intestine and into your lymphatic system via the body's awesome machophages. Humans whether they realize it or not are very complex creatures almost as complex and intriguing as we felines. Grandma explained that Beta Glucan helps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, which are associated with overall cardiovascular wellness. I was thrilled (but not surprised) to discover the mega immune system supporter Beta Glucan! Honestly, I am feeling so professorial (yes, that's a real word, look it up on your own time) about Beta Glucan that I'd wear a little blazer with patches on the elbows and smoke a pipe if I could (but only the type of pipe that blows bubbles I don't smoke and I love bubbles your day-to-day health may begin to suffer. Perhaps it's because the weather outside is crummy and my normal outdoor activities for fun and entertainment are definitely out of the question. It's true your body is a network of remarkable systems and when one tiny, little thing throws your system out of balance.Heart health, immune health, and healthy insulin levels, what could be better than that! If you choose to supplement with Beta Glucan, keep in mind that there types on the market. Everyone deserves a healthy immune system from small humans to grandmas. Beta Glucan has also proven to be helpful in maintaining healthy insulin levels. Beta Glucan is a natural substance found in foods such as mushrooms, barley, oats, and yeast and is extremely helpful in keeping the immune system functioning at tip-top levels. Some products use an insoluble yeast-based source for Beta Glucan, in contrast to soluble sources such as oat, barley or mushroom. In other words, yeast-based beta 1-1/4" 90 deg elbow connectors glucan doesn't get absorbed along the way, which means it's fully potent and ready to fight the good fight for you when and where it's needed most! Where heart health is concerned, Beta Glucan supports a healthy cardiovascular system as well. Once in your lymphatic system, beta glucan is taken up by other immune cells that start releasing cytokines and jump-starting your immune system.I remember one time my human grandma (you know how much I love her gave my tall female human a good talking to about Beta Glucan and heart health. When pondering the strange and wonderful workings of the universe I always think of my humans.