Posted on May 28, 2009 in Latest News
What is Brewer’s Yeast?
Brewer’s yeast has traditionally been used for brewing or fermenting beer and for making some wines. It is considered highly nutritious as it is low in sodium, calories, fat and carbohydrates but high in potassium, chromium, folic acid, vitamin B12, thiamin and niacin.
Benefits of Brewer’s Yeast
Listed below are some of the health benefits of brewer’s yeast:
- Brewer’s Yeast for Treating Diabetes: It is suggested that the presence of chromium in brewer’s yeast can promote functioning of insulin in the body. Since insulin is responsible for transporting sugar from the blood stream to the cells, this may check Type II diabetes.
- Brewer’s Yeast for High Cholesterol: The chromium content in brewer’s yeast is also considered to reduce bad cholesterol level (LDL) and increase good cholesterol level (HDL). This may help in keeping blood cholesterol level in check.
- Brewer’s Yeast for Eye Health: Brewer’s yeast is a natural source of alpha lipoic acid and niacin (vitamin B3). The acid is believed to neutralize free radical damage to the cells, thereby preventing cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, etc.
- Brewer’s Yeast May Protect against HIV: Recent laboratory study conducted in GlobeImmune of Denver has found that brewer’s yeast may stimulate a powerful response from cytotoxic T lymphocytes, thereby giving protection from HIV virus. The cytotoxic T lymphocytes are a group of white blood cells that are known to destroy HIV virus.
- Brewer’s Yeast for Anemia: Brewer’s yeast is a natural source of vitamin B12. This vitamin can help in making red blood cells, thereby curing anemia.
- Brewer’s Yeast for Stress and Fatigue: Being rich in vitamin B1 (thiamin), brewer’s yeast may help in the synthesis of acetylcholine (neurotransmitter). This may improve mood and fighting stress. Moreover, vitamin B1 can also promote energy metabolism, thereby preventing fatigue.
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