Brewer's Yeast |
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Basic Information
Non-leavening, with a slightly bitter taste. It is an excellent
source of B vitamins, protein and minerals.
Chemicals this supplement contains:
B vitamins
DNA and RNA
Trace mineral, chromium
KNOWN EFFECTS
Supplies B vitamins, protein and minerals.
Provides bulk to prevent constipation.
Good source of enzyme-producing vitamins.
Chromium in brewer's yeast helps regulate sugar metabolism.
Miscellaneous information:
Out of the can, the bitter taste of brewer's yeast may be
unpleasant. Adding it to foods with a strong taste makes it
tolerable.
A good, inexpensive food supplement for aging adults and
growing, developing children.
Can be used in baking, soups, chili and casseroles to increase
nutritional content.
Available in powder, flakes and tablets.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Helps treat diabetes.
Reduces risk of high cholesterol in blood.
Treats contact dermatitis.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Have intestinal disease.
Consult your doctor if you:
Have an acute intestinal upset.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Excellent, inexpensive source of nutrients. Don't overuse.
Breast-feeding:
Excellent, inexpensive source of nutrients. Don't overuse.
Others:
Quality and quantity of nutrients vary greatly among
commercially available products.
Brewer's yeast is usually non-toxic if you consume 1
tablespoon or less of the powder or equivalent amounts of
tablets or flakes.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms : |
What to do: |
Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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