Brewer’s yeast is made up of the dried, ground-up cells of a kind of fungus called Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is rich in minerals (including GTF, or glucose tolerance factor, a biologically active form of chromium) and B-complex vitamins, as well as in protein, and provides all of the essential amino acids.
Generally found as a brewing company by-product, brewer’s yeast must not be mistaken for torula yeast or nutritional yeast (both low in chromium).
It has been suggested that a treatment of brewer’s yeast may change the microbial flora presentation in the large intestine and therefore prove beneficial in clearing up a number of infectious diarrhea episodes.
Although brewer’s yeast is not considered an essential nutrient, it acts as an excellent source of protein and B-complex vitamins. It is without a doubt the greatest source of chromium, in regards to both bio-availability and quantity.
by the Harvard School of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very long ago, the common answer from most experts and professionals would have been an emphatic "no". However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most adults.
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, it might seem like dietary supplements could replace food as a source of the nutrients the body requires. However, this is not the case.
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