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Brewer’s Yeast


Brewers yeast is a nutrient-rich byproduct of beer brewing, made from a one-celled fungus called Saccharomyces cerevisiae, used as a powder or flakes, packed with B vitamins, protein, and minerals like chromium and selenium. It has a nutty, slightly bitter flavor. It is also grown specifically to make nutritional supplements and has been used for years as such.

It should not be confused with baker’s yeast, nutritional yeast, or torula yeast. All of which are low in chromium.

It is a rich source of minerals -- particularly chromium, an essential trace mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels, selenium, protein, and the B-complex vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), and H or B7 (biotin) but does not contain vitamin B12, an essential vitamin found in meat and dairy products. These help break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, which provide the body with energy. They also support the nervous system, help maintain the muscles used for digestion, and keep skin, hair, eyes, mouth, and liver healthy.

It is claimed that consuming brewers yeast has or does the following:



This ingredient is normally used as an ingredient in the following Healthelicious products: