IMPORTANCE OF GLUCANGOLD® FOR SWINE

Among the benefits of using GLUCANGOLD® are the improvement of natural defenses, the reduction in mortality, the improvement of the post-vaccination response and the improvement of the balance of the intestinal microbiota, reducing the colonization of pathogenic microorganisms.

 If you type the word “Beta Glucans” into Google, in 40 seconds you will find more than 1.1 million articles that talk about the beneficial effects of using these dietary fibers in human and animal nutrition. What justifies so much work on this subject?

 In recent decades the beta glucans have been receiving special attention in human nutrition, mainly due to the ability to activate the host's defense mechanisms and its anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic and hypoglycemic effects.

Due to new legislation that prohibits the use of growth-promoting antibiotics, beta-glucans have also become a matter of great relevance for animal nutrition. All this interest comes from the fact that they are able to modulate immune functions, being also responsible for protecting the animal organism against infections and harmful substances.

Currently, with the "tsunami" caused by the African Swine Fever, which is decimating a quarter of the world's swine herd, every product that helps to improve the immunity it has been the target of a lot of interest and adoption by pig farmers. Among these products, beta-glucans stand out.

 What are beta glucans?

They are water-insoluble fibers that are present in the cell walls of several microorganisms, such as multicellular fungi, yeasts, bacteria and cereals. Depending on their molecular structure, they have the ability to trigger important metabolic reactions in the immune system, being the yeast beta-glucans Saccharomyces cerevisiae the most widely studied for this.

This yeast is responsible for alcoholic fermentation processes for the production of fuel alcohol, breads and alcoholic beverages. Considering that Brazil is the 2nd largest producer of fuel alcohol in the world, saccharomyces it becomes a valuable raw material for animal nutrition and the best source for the transformation into functional and bioactive beta-glucans. Beta-glucans are considered biological response modifiers because, when recognized by the body, they have the ability to trigger a series of functions in the immune response (immunomodulation). They are extremely efficient in immunocompromised animals, as they are more prone to infections by multi-resistant bacteria, fungi and viruses. Continuous intake of beta-glucans decreases the risk of disease in animals.

 Numerous studies emphasize the importance of its protective effect on the body, by modulating the immune system of the lymphoid tissues associated with the intestine, which are areas permanently exposed to pathogens.

What is GLUCANGOLD®?

O GLUCANGOLD® is a natural ingredient, with 60% of beta-glucans, obtained through a biotechnological process of yeast cell wall purification Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Its use in swine diets provides balance to the immune system, contributing to a more effective and long-lasting protection against sanitary and environmental challenges to which they are submitted. This action positively impacts the production efficiency and profitability of the activity. Among the benefits of using GLUCANGOLD® are the improvement of natural defenses, the reduction in mortality, the improvement of the post-vaccination response and the improvement of the balance of the intestinal microbiota, reducing the colonization of pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, the use of GLUCANGOLD® in the production of swine, improves their health and reduces the use of medicines, providing the production of a safer and better quality food for the consumer.

GLUCANGOLD® is produced by the company YesSinergy®

Article of Luciano Roppa, Veterinarian, CEO gives YesSinergy®

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Founded in 2008, the YesSinergy® it combines animal welfare, food safety and sustainability to produce natural additives that replace antibiotics for animal health and nutrition. Since 2016, YES has been part of Aqua Capital, an investment fund aimed at companies in the agribusiness sector in Brazil and South America.