Brewer’s yeast is a source of B-complex vitamins, selenium, protein and chromium.

Derived from a fungus known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, brewer’s yeast can be taken as a nutritional supplement due to its rich supply of protein, B-complex vitamins and minerals.

What is brewer’s yeast?

Brewer’s yeastis an ingredient used in the production of beer and bread. It is made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a one-celled fungus. Brewer’s yeast has a bitter taste.

Brewer’s yeast is also used as a nutritional supplement. It’s a rich source of chromium, which may help your body maintain normal blood sugar levels. It is also a source of B vitamins.

Brewer’s yeast is considered a probiotic and is used to aid digestion.

What does brewer’s yeast do?

Brewer’s yeast contains small organisms (microflora) that help maintain the proper functioning of the digestive tract.

Brewer’s yeast is a nutritional supplement and may enhance energy levels and strengthen the immune system. It’s a rich source of:

• chromium
• protein
• selenium
• potassium
• iron
• zinc
• magnesium

It is also a great source of B vitamins that provide:

• thiamine (B-1)
• riboflavin (B-2)
• niacin (B-3)
• pantothenic acid (B-5)
• pyridoxine (B-6)
• folic acid (B-9)
• biotin (B-7)

What are the benefits of brewer’s yeast?

The probiotic characteristics of brewer’s yeast may make it an effective way to prevent diarrhea. It has been used to treat other disorders of the digestive tract, including:

• diarrhea caused by antibiotics
• traveler’s diarrhea
• irritable bowel syndrome
• clostridium difficile colitis
• lactose intolerance

Brewer’s yeast can provide energy and may help maintain healthy skin, hair, eyes, and mouth. It may be effective at supporting the nervous system and enhancing the immune system.

The chromium in brewer’s yeast may help control sugar levels for patients with type 2 diabetes by improving glucose tolerance.

What are the side effects of brewer’s yeast?

You should speak with your healthcare provider before taking brewer’s yeast. Supplements such as brewer’s yeast can interact with certain medications.

The side effects of brewer’s yeast are generally mild. The most common side effects are excess gas, bloating, and migraine-like headaches.

Stop taking brewer’s yeast and contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience chest pain, throat or chest tightness, or difficulty breathing. These side effects may indicate an allergic reaction to brewer’s yeast.

Brewer’s yeast is a source of B vitamins but it does not contain B-12. Inadequate amounts of B-12 can cause anemia, so it’s important to make sure you have sources of B-12 in your diet.

You should also use caution if you have a central venous catheter or any of the following conditions:

• diabetes
• Crohns disease
• frequent yeast infections
• yeast allergies
• weakened immune system

You may find it helpful to make a list of any conditions you have and medications you take in advance of visiting your healthcare provider. That way you can work together to determine whether brewer’s yeast is a good fit for your health needs.

Equine Use

When supplementing with Brewer’s Yeast, the B-complex vitamins support the nervous system and help maintain muscles used for digestion and hoof health.

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). 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.

Lactating Mares brewers yeast is used to help improve milk flow used with Fenugreek and fennel seeds.

Aids Digestion /Treatment for ulcers

Because brewer’s yeast is a probiotic and can help improve the gut flora composition, it may be able to improve digestive health and ulcers in horses as it acts like a buffer in the stomach.

Probiotics can also prevent inflammation of the intestinal lining and block the adherence of dangerous pathogens to the gastrointestinal tract.

Rosemarie

Naturopath ,Herbalist ,Iridologist (equine) as well

www.cullullard.com