Brewers yeast, or nutritional yeast, grown especially for nutritional purpose, is one of the most perfect foods. It is loaded with protein, minerals and vitamins, has no cholesterol, is low in fat, calories, carbohydrates and sodium, and it is especially useful for vegetarians and dieters. Brewers yeast is loaded with B complex vitamins, minerals, nucleic acids, and high quality protein. As a supplement it may help diabetes, hypoglycemia, high cholesterol, eczema, nervousness, fatigue and constipation. However, always consult your doctor before taking it, if you have health problems.
Brewers yeast includes all the essential amino acids.
It is especially rich in nucleic acid, which is a basic element in cell development and is believed to retard aging. It also contains the amino acids alanine, valine, argine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histindine, isoleucine, cystine, lysine, and several others. The chromium in brewers yeast may also help raise HDL, the good cholesterol, and reduce LDL, the bad cholesterol. Brewers yeast is also rich in lecithin, selenium, potassium and many other factors, all in the most available form for immediate use by the body. Chromium, which is a trace mineral, was identified in 1957 by researchers Mertz and Swartz.