Brewer's yeast

Brewer's yeast or saccharomyces cerevisiae is a type of fungus often taken as a nutritional supplement for it's health benefits.

Types of yeast
Unlike candida albicans, which can be harmful to people with a compromised immune system, saccharomyces cerevisiae is not a potentially dangerous pathogen.

Theory
Brewer's yeast is a good source of:
 * Selenium, and certain other minerals
 * Protein
 * B-complex vitamins, although not vitamin B12,
 * Chromium, an essential mineral that helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels

Risks and safety
Very few side effects have been reported for brewer's yeast supplements.

Costs and availability
Brewer's yeast is typically sold as inactive, dried yeast and is widely available and very inexpensive.

Learn more

 * Brewer's yeast - WebMD
 * Brewer's yeast - Mount Sinai Medical Center