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Brewer's yeast
Brewer's yeast is a major component in beer production, and is derived from the fungus known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and in fact it can be taken as a nutritional supplement because it contains mineral salts, such as selenium, chromium, protein , and vitamin B. In all its forms, but you should consult your doctor before adding beer yeast to the diet or using it as a nutritional supplement. [1]
Benefits of beer yeast
Brewer's yeast offers many nutritional and health benefits, including: [2]
Maintains brain health
Beer yeast contains many vitamins important for brain health, including vitamins of the B vitamin family such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, folic acid, and vitamin B6, for example, folic acid is necessary for brain health, especially during pregnancy to protect the fetus from neural tube defects. tube defects), and it should be noted that a deficiency of thiamine in the body is associated with some problems related to the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease and poor cognitive abilities. [2]
Treat cases of diarrhea
Beer yeast is considered one of the types of probiotics , which represents a beneficial bacterium for the digestive system to protect it from damage. Therefore, beer yeast was used as a treatment for diarrhea in the event of suffering from it as a side effect of taking some types of antibiotics, and some studies indicated the possibility of its use in the treatment of diarrhea that accompanies it. Certain diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease. [2]
Prevent anemia
Two tablespoons of beer yeast provides approximately 90% of the riboflavin, which in turn affects the metabolism and absorption of iron, which in turn reduces the risk of developing iron deficiency anemia, and this is confirmed by one of the studies Conducted in 2014, it was found that deficiency of riboflavin was mainly associated with an increased risk of anemia in 1,253 adults. [2]
Improve blood sugar level
Eating beer yeast may help control the level of sugar in the blood, as well as increase the sensitivity of cells to insulin, it is known that the body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose sugar, and the hormone insulin is responsible for introducing this sugar into the cells of the body, and therefore improving the sensitivity of cells to insulin helps to control The level of blood sugar and preventing its rise sharply, and a lot of research and studies have been conducted on this topic, and some attributed the effect of beer yeast on sugar levels and insulin sensitivity to its containment of the element chromium and fiber. However, it should be noted that drinking brewer's yeast by people who are taking drugs to treat diabetes may cause a sharp drop in blood sugar, which exposes the patient to serious complications. [2] [3]
Boosts body immunity
Brewer's yeast helps to boost the body's immunity ; Some research has shown that it has a role in reducing the level of inflammation in the body, and one study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explained that the role of brewer's yeast in enhancing immunity is due to its containment of selenium, which is one of the antibiotics Strong oxidation, the study found that a deficiency of selenium causes the weakening of the immune system, and it can be said that 90% of the body's daily need of selenium is provided by two tablespoons of beer yeast. [2]
Promotes eye health
Beer yeast contains many antioxidants that protect the eyes from the risk of accumulation of free radicals that damage the eye and cause the emergence of chronic eye diseases, as well as beer yeast is a rich source of many vitamins important for eye health, including riboflavin, which reduces the risk of Infection with vision problems such as keratoconus, and because the body supplies it with its daily need of thiamine; It reduces the risk of eye problems caused by a deficiency of thiamine, such as glaucoma, which occurs as a result of damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to blurred vision or even vision loss. [2]
Prevent migraine attacks
Migraines are characterized by the sufferer's suffering from nausea, visual disturbance, and sensitivity to lights, which makes the practice of daily activities extremely difficult, and therefore it can be said that preventing these attacks from occurring may positively affect the patient's life, and in fact The effect of brewer's yeast in this area was studied, and it was found that its containment of riboflavin made it a feasible option to prevent attacks from occurring and treat them if they did appear, in one study, people suffering from migraines were treated with riboflavin capsules for six months, and it was noted that it reduced the incidence of headaches. Significantly, it contributed to a 64% reduction in the use of migraine medications. [2]
The harmful effects of beer yeast and its caveats
There are some harms to consuming brewer's yeast, as well as some caveats that should be taken into consideration. The following is an explanation: [3]
- It causes some side effects such as excessive bloating, gas and headache .
- Some people may suffer from an allergic reaction when consuming beer yeast, and symptoms of an allergic reaction such as a feeling of pain or tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, and pain in the throat, and then they must see a doctor immediately.
- Brewer's yeast interacts with some medications, such as MAOIs used to treat depression, such as tranylcypromine, selegiline, and isocarboxazid, due to the amount contained in beer yeast Significant amount of tyramine, and this reaction may cause a high blood pressure crisis that may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
- The yeast interacts with the drug Meperidine, causing a hypertensive crisis.
References
- ↑ DON AMERMAN (Oct 03, 2017), “Benefits and Side Effects of Brewer's Yeast” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 1/31/2018. Edited.
- ^ A b t w c h x d "More Than of a Ingredient of Beer: 8 Brewer's Yeast Benefits" , Www.draxe.com , 30/1/2018 Retrieved. Edited.
- ^ A b Debra Rose Wilson (September 26, 2016), "Brewer's Yeast" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 30/1/2018. Edited.
