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Does Brewers Yeast come in powder
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Brewer's yeast is an active yeast used to make beer and can also be grown specifically to make nutritional supplements. It is a rich source of minerals (particularly chromium), protein, and the B-complex vitamins. Brewer's yeast is bitter in taste and should not be confused with baker's yeast, nutritional yeast, or torula yeast as these forms of yeast are low in chromium. Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels. It occurs naturally in the environment and is an important contributor to human health. Some experts estimate that as many as 90% of Americans don't get enough chromium in their diet.
Brewer's yeast is often used as a source of B-complex vitamins and chromium. The B-complex vitamins in brewer's yeast include B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), and H (biotin). These vitamins help break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, which provide the body with energy. They also support the nervous system, help maintain the muscles used for digestion, and promote the health of skin, hair, eyes, mouth, and liver.
Brewer's yeast is available in powder, tablet, and liquid forms.
Because supplements may have side effects or interact with medications, they should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable healthcare provider.
Individuals with frequent yeast infections should avoid taking brewer's yeast as this supplement may aggravate symptoms.
If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use brewer's yeast without first talking to your healthcare provider.
Antidepressants, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Brewer's yeast contains a significant amount of tyramine, a substance that should be avoided by individuals taking antidepressant medications known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Examples of MAOIs include phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline (also used for Parkinson's disease), and isocarboxazid. This interaction may lead to "hypertensive crisis," a rapid and severe increase in blood pressure that is characterized by nausea and vomiting, headache, and irregular heartbeat. This reaction may even result in a heart attack or stroke.
Narcotics for Pain
As with MAOI antidepressants, brewer's yeast may also lead to "hypertensive crisis" if taken with meperidine, a narcotic medication used to relieve intense pain.
Brewer's yeast is often used as a source of B-complex vitamins and chromium. The B-complex vitamins in brewer's yeast include B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), and H (biotin). These vitamins help break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, which provide the body with energy. They also support the nervous system, help maintain the muscles used for digestion, and promote the health of skin, hair, eyes, mouth, and liver.
Brewer's yeast is available in powder, tablet, and liquid forms.
Because supplements may have side effects or interact with medications, they should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable healthcare provider.
Individuals with frequent yeast infections should avoid taking brewer's yeast as this supplement may aggravate symptoms.
If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use brewer's yeast without first talking to your healthcare provider.
Antidepressants, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Brewer's yeast contains a significant amount of tyramine, a substance that should be avoided by individuals taking antidepressant medications known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Examples of MAOIs include phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline (also used for Parkinson's disease), and isocarboxazid. This interaction may lead to "hypertensive crisis," a rapid and severe increase in blood pressure that is characterized by nausea and vomiting, headache, and irregular heartbeat. This reaction may even result in a heart attack or stroke.
Narcotics for Pain
As with MAOI antidepressants, brewer's yeast may also lead to "hypertensive crisis" if taken with meperidine, a narcotic medication used to relieve intense pain.
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LANYCLADY said:
It does come in a powder (I bought some at the Vitamin Shoppe when I lived in NY). But beware, it tastes like
Even after mixed into a smoothie. I could only stand it for a couple of days
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It makes me gag. I bought a bottle about 3 years ago that I have yet to finish and it's still sitting in my refrigerator. I would mix it into my cranberry juice using my hand mixer. I never could get it to blend completely, there was always a residue left on top. Hated the way it made me feel after I drank it; bloated and gasey.
LANYCLADY said:
It does come in a powder (I bought some at the Vitamin Shoppe when I lived in NY). But beware, it tastes like
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It makes me gag. I bought a bottle about 3 years ago that I have yet to finish and it's still sitting in my refrigerator. I would mix it into my cranberry juice using my hand mixer. I never could get it to blend completely, there was always a residue left on top. Hated the way it made me feel after I drank it; bloated and gasey.
shinyblackhair
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It's good for nursing mothers as well.
Isis
New Member
I had it many years ago and put the powder in my hot soup which masked the taste. I had debittered brewer's yeast powder. The taste was similar to instant broth (not quite as tasty though!). I have it on my list and this time, my purpose would be for all the b vitamins it has. Someone posted that it's making her hair grow faster too.
Isis
New Member
Well, I now have my Brewer's Yeast in powdered form. I bought it at Vitamin World. So far, I'm only doing 1 TBLS per day, in a large cup of boiling water. This is the only way I can drink it and it tastes like hot soup. Can't say it's delicious but I've been doing it for almost 2 weeks now and it's not bad.
