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Nutrition Basics: Natural Food Supplements
Yeast

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yeast Yeast are single-celled organisms that can multiply at extremely rapid rates, doubling in number in two hours. Yeast is rich in many basic nutrients, such as the B vitamins (except for vitamin B12), 16 amino acids, and at least 14 different minerals. The protein content of yeast is responsible for 52 percent of its weight. Yeast is also high in phosphorus.

There are various media on wich yeast may be grown:

  • Brewer's yeast (Saccaromyces cerevisiae), also known as a nutritional yeast, is grown on hops, a bitter herb that is also used as an ingredient in beer. For Nutritional purposes, brewers yeast is made from carefully selected fresh ale yeast, which is collected under sanitary conditions, screened and and spray dried. Ale yeast has naturally low levels of bitter and hop flavor notes, therefore no processing chemicals are used in debittering. This preserves the wholesome nutritional nature of the Brewer’s yeast, which is an excellent source of the vitamin B complex. Brewer’s yeast is used as a dietary supplement in powder, capsule and tablet forms and soup mixes.

  • Engevita yeast is produced from a selected strain of yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae. This species was chosen especially because of its excellent protein composition and very high vitamin and mineral content. It is a completely inactive yeast product which can be used for many applications such as seasonings, spice mixes, health food, baby food, diet foods, biscuits and appetizers.

  • Flaked nutritional yeast - this product is a pale yellow colour flake, and has a distinct but pleasant aroma - produced from the selected pure strains of nutritional yeast which are naturally rich in micro nutrients - through the years, flaked nutritional yeast has been popular, natural dietary supplement and believed to contain a special growth factor - many of the benefits of the yeast in the diet still are not completely defined - flaked nutritional yeast needs no refrigeration during storage

  • Torula yeast is grown on blackstrap molasses or wood pulp and is also considered one of the nutritional yeasts. Candida yeasts, also known as Torula Yeasts are cultivated in a pure culture containing the sugars and minerals derived from wood - after the fermentation is terminated, the yeasts are separated, then washed carefully to eliminate any residues - Torula yeast is used as a meat substitute in imitation meat products, or as a meal extender, it can also be added to processed foods, such as desert toppings, and pastries - it contains 50% protein, is high in amino acid Lysine and relatively inexpensive to produce - factors adding to its increased popularity in the food industry

  • Bio-Strath is a liquid yeast product from Switzerland, distributed by Bioforce of America, is derived from herbs, honey, and malt. It is a natural producte that is highly recommended.

  • Baker's yeast is a live yeast used in baking and should be avoided for nutritional supplimentation. Live yeast cells deplete the body of B vitamins and other nutrients. In nutritional yeast, these cells are destroyed, leaving the beneficial nutrients behind.

Yeast may be consumed in juice or water, and is a good energy booster between meals. Yeast may also be added to the diet to aid in treating certain disorders. It helps in sugar metabolism and is good for eczema, heart disorders, gout, nervousness, and fatigue. By enhancing the immune system, yeast is useful for people undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy for cancer. Yeast also seems to increase mental and physical efficiency. Dr. William Cook, author of The Yeast Conncection (Vintage Books, 1986), states that if a person with candida- related health problems is not specifically allergic to yeast, it is all right for him or her to take a food supplement containing yeast. However, it is usually suggested that you should avoid yeast products if candidiasis is suspected. Because yeast contains significant amounts of phosphorus, people suffering from osteoporosis should avoid yeast products. Those who do take yeast should be sure to take extra calcium as well.

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