According to Glucan and AGG Polycan is a clinically proved water soluble active compound which helps in maintaining good bone health and a healthy immune system. Polycan is fermented from a new strain of black yeast.
The combined multiple polysaccharides and beta-glucan 1,3/1,6 has provided positive health benefits in both areas, said the entities.
A randomised, double blind 12 weeks human clinical study involving 60 persons, showed significant benefit in the activation of key bone formation biomarker osteoblast and the suppression of key bone resorption biomarker osteoclast.
Hyungrae Cho, president of Glucan, said: “Research has shown Polycan’s patented composition clearly offers benefits in multiple areas, specifically bone health.
“Although we are pleased with our favorable findings thus far, we carry on a continual research and development program to further validate the potential benefits of Polycan in bone, joint, immune, skin and metabolic health arenas.”
Russ Anderson, president of AGG, said: “Polycan gives brands and consumers a new ingredient option backed by science they can feel confidence. The Polycan Black Yeast Beta Glucan complex is loaded with therapeutic value and we’re very excited to help bring this revolutionary ingredient to market.”