Brewer's Yeast Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Brewer’s yeast is one of the main ingredients in beer production. It’s made from a single-cell fungus called Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Brewer’s yeast has a bitter taste and is different from other types of yeast like baker’s and nutritional yeasts.¹

Brewer’s yeast is not only used in the production of beer but has also been traditionally used to make wine and bread. In beer-brewing, brewer’s yeast gets turned into alcohol and carbon dioxide when it’s broken down by sugars. Then brewers add hops, barley and water to produce beer.²

Brewer’s Yeast Health Uses and Health Benefits

Brewer’s yeast has plenty of health benefits due to it being a nutrient-rich substance. Brewer’s yeast is an excellent source of B-vitamins, which are essential in converting food to energy for the body’s various metabolic functions.^1,2

Brewer’s yeast is also high in fiber, which is important for digestive regularity. Brewer’s yeast is also a good source of protein and is high in the minerals selenium, copper and potassium.²

One of the main brewer’s yeast uses for improved health is in diabetes and prediabetes management. Brewer’s yeast helps to lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity because of its content of chromium, which is associated with lowered risk of diabetes.^1,2

Other brewer’s yeast health benefits include:

• Boosting immune system function
• Reducing risk of eye conditions like glaucoma
• Treating and preventing migraines
• Lowering bad cholesterol
• Alleviating diarrhea
• Treating anemia

References

1. http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/brewers-yeast
2. https://draxe.com/brewers-yeast/