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Home > Vitamins Guide : Brewers Yeast


        Overview

              Brewer’s yeast is nonleavening with a slightly bitter taste...

        Benefits
              Supplies B vitamins, protein and minerals, offers bulk to prevent...

        Cautions
              Don't take if you have intestinal disease, take any medicinal drugs or...

        Side Effects
              Diarrhea - Discontinue use. Call doctor promptly...



Overview:
Brewer’s yeast is nonleavening with a slightly bitter taste, however if added to food possessing a strong taste it is more tolerable. It is an excellent source of B vitamins, protein and minerals and is an excellent, low-cost food supplement for aging adults and growing developing children. B vitamins, DNA and RNA, and chromium are found in Brewer’s Yeast.

How This Supplement Works in Your Body:
Supplies B vitamins, protein and minerals
Offers bulk to prevent constipation
Good source of enzyme-producing vitamins
Chromium in brewer’s yeast helps regulate sugar metabolism
May reduce risk of high cholesterol in blood
Possible treatment for contact dermatitis
May boost energy level
May reduce risk of prostate cancer

Cautions:
Don’t take if you have:
Intestinal disease

Consult your doctor if you:
Experience severe intestinal upset
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or nonprescription drugs
Are diagnosed with osteoporosis

Pregnancy:
It is advised that no more than 1 to 2 tablespoons be taken per day

Breastfeeding:
It is advised that no more than 1 to 2 tablespoons be taken per day

Infants and Children:
It is hazardous to treat infants and children under 2 with any supplement.

Storage:
Keep in a cool and dry location away from direct light, but do not freeze.
Keep safely away from children.
Do not keep in bathroom medicine cabinet. Heat and dampness may alter the action of the supplement.

Toxicity:
Comparative-toxicity rating is not available from standard references.

Side Effects:
Signs and symptoms: What to do:
Diarrhea : Discontinue use. Call doctor promptly.
Nausea : Discontinue use. Call doctor promptly.

Boron          Calcium

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