Beta-glucanase

Beta-Glucanase represents a group of carbohydrate enzymes which break down glycosidic bonds within beta glucan. These glucans also create up to 60% of the cell wall of many forms of fungal organisms such as C. albicans and candidal biofilm (the common experience of candida in the gut).
See also :

• beta glucan
• Digestive Enzymes

Health Benefits and uses of Beta-glucanase are

• Candidiasis : People suffering from an overgrowth of the candida fungus (a condition also known as candidiasis) may benefit from taking beta-glucanase. Although it is a fungus or yeast infection, it is notoriously difficult to eliminate because of its inherent ability to resist antimicrobial agents. Sadly, many people treat digestive problems and infections with prolonged and high-dose antibiotics. This can actually increase Candida’s ability to become even more antibiotic-resistant. Beta-glucanase is an enzyme that has been found to be particularly useful in reducing the coating or biofilm of Candida that can grow in the digestive tract.
• Digestive Aid : A great number of studies on enzymes have been conducted in Europe and Russia on actual human participants. The great majority suggests that a broad-spectrum enzyme preparation containing beta-glucanse can improve overall digestion and reduce a large amount of negative gastrointestinal issues. One fascinating, as yet unpublished trial done by a commercial enzyme manufacturer looked into the use of a beta glucanase-containing multi-enzyme preparation and its effects on carbohydrate and protein digestive capacities.

References

• Adams DJ. Fungal cell wall chitinases and glucanases. Microbiology. 2004 Jul;150(Pt 7):2029-35. Review.
• Marquis G, Garzon S, Strykowski H, Auger P. Cell walls of normal and lysozyme-damaged blastoconidia of Candida albicans: localization of surface factor 4 antigen and vicinal-glycol staining. Infect Immun. 1991 Apr;59(4):1312-8.
• Ramage G, Wickes BL, López-Ribot JL. Inhibition on Candida albicans biofilm formation using divalent cation chelators (EDTA). Mycopathologia. 2007 Dec;164(6):301-6. Epub 2007 Oct 2.