7 Benefits of Brewer's Yeast for the Body

You may wonder why the chopedebiere blog and therefore myself, Julien, your humble servant, would want to talk about brewer's yeast? You will understand for yourself that there is the word beer in our name and the connection is therefore obvious with yeast! Just like the 7 deadly sins or the 7 dwarves , I have found 7 benefits that yeast can bring us. 😉

The brewer's yeast in your mug made your favorite drink fizzy and alcoholic because it consumed its sugar.

In this article I will teach you that it can be considered as a food supplement . This is because of the many nutrients it contains such as vitamin B and also minerals such as phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, selenium etc. These nutrients contribute to a healthy diet to which are added its prebiotic and probiotic properties .

I'll use this article to tell you what benefits you can get from consuming it. You'll also learn about general guidelines and considerations to consider when deciding whether or not to add it to your diet.

I'm going to teach you everything you need to know about this wonderful yeast. You'll see, you'll love active brewer's yeast ! 😆

General information and history of brewer's yeast

Brewer's yeast is an ingredient used in bread production. It is made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae , a single-celled fungus. It has a bitter taste and contains small organisms (microflora) that help maintain the normal functioning of the digestive system.

Of course, when you hear about nutritional supplements or dietary supplements, you logically think of a prescription from a healthcare professional. Since brewer's yeast is generally sold in tablet, capsule, pill, or powder form, you may have been afraid to consume it without medical supervision.

Rest assured, because you should know that brewer's yeast has properties that have been used and recommended since the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece. Its name must ring a bell because doctors still take the Hippocratic Oath today. Yes, this story is not new! 😊

Ancient cultures already knew how beneficial yeast was. This was a good thing, too, because bread has been a staple of human diets since the dawn of cultivation. While tablets are the most common form these days, you can also find it in flake, powder, or even liquid form.

Remember, though, that it's not a medicine and that it provides additional nutritional value beyond food. As part of a balanced diet, the amount a person consumes must be sufficient. Neither too much nor too little, in short. Generally speaking, it's understood that depending on the contribution of brewer's yeast to our diet, the recommended intake is between 8 and 15 grams.

You're not going to have fun weighing it, so in plain English this means: 1 to 2 teaspoons or 3 to 6 tablets (depending on their contents and weight). I recommend you always check the labels to track your consumption.

Health properties of brewer's yeast

1. It is an ally in controlling anxiety

Thanks to the potassium and magnesium present in brewer's yeast , it is considered an ally in the fight against anxiety. Stress is one of the growing ills of our time. Just look at the number of burnouts or depressions around us. 😞

This is how stress affects our body:

These "yeast-like" properties are due to the fact that potassium and magnesium stimulate our bodies to respond favorably to hormones released in response to stress. They also have relaxing and heart rate regulating properties. 😍

Thus, its consumption is beneficial for dealing with the stress and anxiety we experience every day. If consuming a little yeast regularly can reduce medical consultations, what more could you ask for!

I also know another effective stress reliever: beer humor ! Yes, our creativity is limitless in this area. I'll let you judge for yourself by presenting 3 products that we sell among many others:

• Beer and Opinion T-shirt with its text that means "The difference between a beer and your opinion...is that I asked for the beer!" You can find it on our website by clicking here.

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• Metal sign with its deceptively eco-friendly slogan "Save water, drink beer!" You can find it on our website by clicking here.

2. Helps lower blood sugar

Brewer's yeast provides vitamins B1, B2, and B3, which are particularly linked to our body's consumption of carbohydrates. This means they can have the effect of lowering blood sugar levels. 😊

In addition, its chromium content also makes it an ally in the prevention of diabetes. This element is involved in insulin metabolism, a deficiency of which leads to impaired glucose metabolism.

For people with diabetes, it is recommended to consult a doctor before consuming brewer's yeast . By default, I would advise you in all cases to contact a health professional, it doesn't cost anything as they say.

3. Helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Brewer's yeast contributes to the prevention of cardiovascular disease in several ways. Here are some of its miraculous components that are attributed to this property:

• Folic acid
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12

These components found in brewer's yeast help regulate homocysteine ​​levels in the blood. Homocysteine ​​is an amino acid that, when elevated in the blood, is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Brewer's yeast also provides natural antioxidants that help protect our bodies against cardiovascular problems. This can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. I previously mentioned this in my article, which had the provocative title, "Beer is Bad for Your Health. " You can click here to read the article.

4. It benefits our intestinal flora as a prebiotic

Brewer's yeast has prebiotic properties, meaning it contains substances that bring about beneficial changes in our intestinal flora, providing us with health and well-being.

Here is a short video that shows you digestion:

The intestinal flora is made up of beneficial bacteria. Brewer's yeast has been shown and studied to promote the growth of these beneficial bacteria in colonies. They prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria such as salmonella. 😊

You have to understand that the intestinal flora is full of bacteria that constitute a sort of small army that defends us from all the nasty attacks that come from what we eat. Did you swallow something not very fresh? Something expired? Undercooked meat? Our dear bacteria work together to defend us against all these intruders and allow us to be sick much less often than we could be. 😇

5. If used as a probiotic, it is a beneficial microorganism in our intestinal tract

The main probiotics are lactic acid bacteria, but it's advisable to add microorganisms such as yeast, which are resistant to the action of gastric acid, to this group. It reaches the intestine to perform the beneficial functions of probiotics. Well, yes, the stomach is the first line of defense against unwanted bacteria, but Super Yeast gets through! 💪

Some of the benefits of including probiotics in our diet include:

• Reducing the duration of diarrhea
• Stimulating the immune system
• Reducing cholesterol levels
• Increased nutrient absorption

Some people talk about revivable brewer's yeast . Certainly, when you see all the benefits I've listed, it's logical to think that it can only do us good.

Personally, I find a nice cold beer invigorating! I'm not a big fan of drinking from a bottle or a can; I much prefer using one of my beer mugs. Here are a few in case you're interested:

• The Viking beer mug that feels like you're drinking from a barrel! You can find it on our website by clicking here.

• The Baphomet tankard, so mystical! You can find it by clicking here.

• The Templar tankard to get you ready for battle! You can find it on our website by clicking here.

6. Offer the benefits of a vegetarian diet

These days, more and more people are choosing vegetarianism as a lifestyle. If you're planning to follow them, this information will likely be useful to you.

In diets where meat and many animal products are avoided or even eliminated altogether, protein and other nutrient intake often falls short of daily nutritional needs. This is particularly the case for zinc, certain B vitamins, and selenium.

Brewer's yeast is a vegetarian ally, containing all the B vitamins. It contains proteins of high biological value, meaning they contain 20 amino acids that our body needs. Consuming 15 grams of brewer's yeast provides the same amount of protein as a glass of milk.

If you're already a vegetarian or are thinking about becoming one, you should know that organic brewer's yeast is available. If your beliefs are based on organic farming, then go for it!

 

7. It is beneficial for hair and nails

Brewer's yeast is particularly rich in B vitamins, which are essential constituents of keratin .

Here are these 3 vitamins:

• Vitamin B8, also known as biotin, helps maintain healthy, shiny, and strong hair.
• Vitamins B6 and B9, which fully help synthesize amino acids. They are what enable the production of keratin, which itself constitutes what we call "appenances."

If you want to have beautiful hair like Helen of Troy, as long as Rapunzel, and nails as strong as Wolverine's claws, you know what you have to do. And if you're a man (yes, I'm assuming that women have long hair, sorry) and like many of us, baldness is looming, know that yeast also promotes hair regrowth! Brewer's yeast for hair is made for you.

Since I like to contradict myself, here is a video of a man who tested yeast for his hair:

To check this, just see what brewer's yeast does for hair before and after.

Brewer's yeast is therefore a kind of miracle elixir.

I think reading all these benefits will have convinced you of the merits of this specific yeast. It is one of the natural ingredients from nature whose positive points have been appropriated by man. This is what we call brewer's yeast benefits . There are only certain cases where its consumption can be counterproductive or even clearly inadvisable.

Indeed, although this highly nutritious food supplement has beneficial properties for our health and well-being, in some cases, brewer's yeast should be eliminated from the diet. You should also remember this rhyme: brewer's yeast side effects . For example, in people with weakened immune systems, cases of AIDS, chemotherapy, or immunocompromised patients, taking brewer's yeast can cause a type of fungal infection.

In the case of diabetics, it is also recommended to consult a doctor before any consumption.

If you don't fall into one of these particular situations, then enjoy it. As a beer lover, I can only recommend consuming it! Personally, I only consume it in the beers I drink because I find it the healthiest way to do myself good. Obviously, it should be consumed in moderation.

On the other hand, I formally deny what I have read, namely that brewer's yeast makes you fat . How could it, after all the positive points, particularly gastric and intestinal, that I have been able to cite? Let's see... Okay, that's it for this time, but don't hesitate to read my other articles and if you liked this one, you can also leave me a comment, it's always a pleasure! Thank you, my loyal reader, and see you soon.

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