09:33 uur 17-06-2020

Japans voedingssupplement: Nichi Glucan, een immuunversterker in Covid-19

Wetenschappers bevelen klinische studies aan bij mensen met comorbiditeiten om de pandemie te bestrijden

TOKIO– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Een uniek op Beta 1,3-1,6 Glucan gebaseerd Japans gezondheidssupplement, geproduceerd door zwarte gist, Aureobasidium Pullulans, zou strategisch kunnen helpen bij de aanpak van Covid-19 bij mensen met comorbide aandoeningen zoals diabetes, nier- en hartaandoeningen , zoals gepubliceerd in Frontiers in Immunology Journal waarin klinische studies worden aanbevolen (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.01548/abstract), voor validatie. Deze AFO-202-stam produceerde “Nichi Glucan” en versterkte de immuniteit door het verhogen van Natural Killer (NK) -cellen en antivirale cytokines van gezonde mensen, kankerpatiënten en ouderen, in drie verschillende onderzoeken in Japan. De bemoedigende uitkomst van eerdere studies inspireerde ons om te veronderstellen dat de voordelen van dit voedingssupplement bij het versterken van de immuniteit zouden kunnen helpen tijdens deze pandemie, zei Dr. Nobunao Ikewaki, co-auteur.

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Japanese Dietary Supplement: Nichi Glucan, an Immune Booster in Covid-19

Scientists recommend clinical studies in people with comorbidities, combat the pandemic

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– A unique Beta 1,3-1,6 Glucan based Japanese health supplement, produced by black yeast, Aureobasidium Pullulans, could strategically help tackle Covid-19 in people with comorbid conditions like diabetes, kidney and heart diseases, as published in Frontiers in Immunology Journal recommending clinical studies (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.01548/abstract), for validation. This AFO-202 strain produced “Nichi Glucan” enhanced the immunity by increasing Natural Killer (NK) cells and anti-viral cytokines of healthy people, cancer patients and elderly, in three different studies in Japan. Encouraging outcome of earlier studies inspired us to hypothesize that, benefits of this food supplement in boosting the immunity could help during this pandemic, said Dr. Nobunao Ikewaki, a co-author.

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Mechanisms of immune balancing potentials by Nichi Glucan from Japan, that make it worth a clinical study in Covid-19 (Graphic: Business Wire)

Mechanisms of immune balancing potentials by Nichi Glucan from Japan, that make it worth a clinical study in Covid-19 (Graphic: Business Wire)

Analyzing the intricacies and weakness of immune system in people with comorbid conditions, making them vulnerable to severe complications when infected by SARS-COV-2, scientists say that immune system must protect the body from pathogens like viruses, but shouldn’t over-act causing hyper inflammation leading to cytokine storm ensuing in respiratory failure or complications like stroke. Nichi Glucan having been found to boost protective factors like Cytotoxic T Cells and immunoglobulins, while controlling those lead to hyper inflammation through sFas and Treg cells, balancing as immunomodulator, has potentials worth clinical studies during this global health crisis, they opine.

Unique advantages of this biological response modifier glucan are attributed to its purity, being produced as an exo-polysaccharide and its water solubility. Nichi Glucan is manufactured in a GMP factory in the banks of upstream Niyodo river in Kochi prefecture. “Pristine water of this region is a key ingredient for production, making Nichi Glucan a nature’s gift,” says Mr. Takashi Onaka, President, Sophy Inc., the manufacturer.

Approved as food additive in 1996 after conforming to all safety norms of Japanese standards, Nichi Glucan isn’t a drug or cure to any illness. However, in the present situation, without vaccines to prevent or drugs to tackle the Covid-19 virus or its complications, it could be tried in studies to confirm efficacy in helping the immunocompromised vulnerable population through immune enhancement, comment the authors. Further research is underway to develop newer versions with higher adhesion for improvised immune stimulation. GN Corporation, the exclusive worldwide exporter, co-applicants to a patent with Sophy Inc., are looking for country-wise partners for further research & distribution (www.nichiglucan.com).

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