Prevention is easier than treatment. Give your body its best chance of overcoming pathogens by keeping your immune system fortified before invaders arrive. It takes time to create and activate white blood cells.  By bolstering your natural defenses on a daily basis with beta-glucans, vitamin C, and zinc, your body is more likely to protect against harmful bacteria before they become a threat. Vitamin C and zinc are essential for proper immune functioning.  Studies have shown that getting enough of both may help reduce symptoms and shorten the duration of various illnesses.  Beta-glucans have the ability to modulate the immune system, which leads to a healthy immune response without overstimulating the immune system.