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Brewer's yeast

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Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Description: Brewer's yeast is dried saccharomyces cerevisiae powder. It has a bitter taste. It contains high quality absorbable chromium, B vitamins and protein.

Oral Uses

  • Diabetes type II RatingRatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast contains chromium; reduces blood sugar. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast contains chromium; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces heart disease risk. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast contains chromium; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; increases HDL (good) cholesterol. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diarrhea RatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast alleviates bacteria related diarrhea and antibiotic related diarrhea. Take 3-5 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea.

  • Stroke prevention RatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast contains chromium; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; increases HDL (good) cholesterol. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Acne RatingRating

    Brewer's yeast contains chromium; reduces skin infections; improves skin conditions. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Contact dermatitis RatingRating

    Brewer's yeast improves skin conditions; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast is an antidiarrheic; alleviates antibiotic related diarrhea and bacteria related diarrhea. Take 3-5 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea.

  • Action - Appetite enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take 5-10 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Nutritive RatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast is a nutritional support. Take 5-10 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Abortifacient RatingRating

    Brewer's yeast is an abortifacient; may promote the abortion of the fetus. We do not suggest to use brewer's yeast for abortion.

  • Action - Anti-aging Rating

    Brewer's yeast is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 15-30 g (1-2 tablespoon) of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it during pregnancy or if you have osteoporosis, gout, vaginal infections, candidiasis or low immune system. Side effects: Intestinal gas. Do not use Action - Antifungal remedies with brewer's yeast.

Available Forms

Brewer's yeast is available tablet, capsule, liquid, flake and powder form.

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