| Basics |
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Brewer's yeast is also known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is one of the few complete foods and has a slightly bitter taste. Brewer’s yeast is a non-essential nutrient, but it can be used as a source of B-complex vitamins and protein. It is by far the best source of chromium both in terms of quantity and bioavailability. Chromium in brewer's yeast helps regulate sugar metabolism.
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| Remedy For |
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Diabetes.
High cholesterol.
Diarrhea (infectious).
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| Prevention |
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Constipation.
High cholesterol.
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| Usage Directions |
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Doctors recommend 1–2 tablespoons of brewer’s yeast, usually as an optimal way to supply chromium.
If ingested independently, brewer's yeast has a bitter taste. However, adding it to foods with a strong taste makes it tolerable. It can be used in baking, soups, chili, and casseroles to increase nutritional content.
Brewer’s yeast is taken either as a powder, tablets, or capsules.
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| Sources |
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Brewer’s yeast is the dried, pulverized cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a type of fungus. It is recovered after being used in the beer brewing process and can also be grown specifically for harvest as a nutritional supplement.
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| Possible Side Effects |
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Apart from allergies in a few cases, no side effects have been reported from the use of brewer’s yeast. It is, however, not related to Candida albicans fungus, which causes yeast infection.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or which is especially bothersome.
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| Overdose |
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Acute Overdose: None
Chronic Overdose: None
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| Caution |
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People with chronic yeast problems, or sensitivity to yeast may have to be careful ingesting brewer's yeast
Those on medications should consult a physician as brewer’s yeast interacts in a positive and/or negative way with certain medications
People with intestinal disease should not take brewer’s yeast
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not overuse it
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