Brewer’s Yeast

Brewer’s yeast is a type of dietary yeast that is exceptionally high in a number of essential nutrients.  It also contains several unique therapeutic compounds such as beta 1,3 glucan and skin respiratory factor.

Brewer’s Yeast is used in these conditons:

Acne:

A German clinical trial undertaken in 1989 found that five months’ brewer’s yeast treatment resulted in good to very good results in 75% of acne sufferers (as rated by a physician).

Diarrhea:

Brewer’s yeast alleviates diarrhea when diarrhea is caused by infections by toxic bacteria.  In one human study brewer’s yeast was found to be useful for the treatment of Clostricium difficile-induced diarrhea.

Diabetes Type 2:

A clinical study found that eight weeks of treatment with chromium-rich brewer’s yeast improved glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity and reduced elevated blood fats in elderly diabetes type 2 patients.

These effects were likely to be due to the chromium content of brewer’s yeast.

Immunity:

The beta 1,3 glucan content of brewer’s yeast is an effective stimulant of the immune system.  A trial conducted during the 1970s confirmed the ability of brewer’s yeast to increase resistance to bacterial and viral infections by enhancing the function of the immune system.

Insulin Resistance:

A clinical study found that eight weeks of brewer’s yeast consumption improved insulin sensitivity (reduced insulin resistance) in elderly diabetes mellitus type 2 patients.

This effect may occur from the high chromium content of brewer’s yeast.

Skin Health & Appearance:

Brewer's yeast contains several skin-enhancing compounds including beta 1,3 glucan and skin respiratory factor.

Wounds:

Brewer’s yeast contains several wound healing compounds including beta 1,3 glucan that stimulate immune system processes that accelerate the healing of wounds.

Dosage:

4,000 – 16,000 mg (4 - 16 grams) per day.

References

Acne

Weber, G., et al.  [Treatment of acne with a yeast preparation].  Fortschr Med.  107(26):563-566, 1989.

Diarrhea

· Schellenberg, D., et al.  Treatment of Clostridium difficile diarrhea with brewer’s yeast [letter].  Lancet.  343:171–72, 1994.

Diabetes Type 2

· Offenbacher, E., et al.  Beneficial effect of chromium-rich yeast on glucose tolerance and blood lipids in elderly patients.  Diabetes.  29:919-925, 1980.

Immunity

· Sinai, Y., et al. Enhancement of resistance to infectious diseases by oral administration of brewer’s yeast.  Infec Immun.  9(5):781-787, 1974.

Insulin Resistance

Offenbacher, E., et al.  Beneficial effect of chromium-rich yeast on glucose tolerance and blood lipids in elderly patients.  Diabetes.  29:919-925, 1980.

Skin Health & Appearance

· Preparation H and yeast:  the new anti-skin-agers.  Longevity.  4(5):20, 1992.

Wounds

Leibovich, S. J., et al.  Promotion of wound repair in mice by application of glucan.  Journal of the Reticuloendothelial Society.  27:1-11, 1980.

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