The benefits of brewer's yeast for hair

Two capsules a day cover the recommended daily allowance of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12 and selenium, providing the nutrients you need to strengthen and beautify your hair. It ensures healthy hair.

We recommend taking 1 to 2 capsules a day as part of a 2 to 3-month course of treatment.

Brewer's yeast has many benefits for your hair:

Your hair is made up mainly (95%) of a fibrous protein called keratin, which gives it strength, coating, moisture, shine and protection. If your hair lacks keratin, it becomes brittle, thin, limp and weak. The amino acids, vitamins and minerals in brewer's yeast help your body's keratinocytes (cells) to synthesise keratin. The high levels of B vitamins, vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium and sulphur amino acids (proteins) in brewer's yeast help to boost your hair's health by stimulating keratinisation. Your hair fibre is smoothed, strengthened and protected.

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The Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin E contained in brewer's yeast are involved in the growth of healthy hair. They also protect the scalp cells, and therefore the hair roots, from inflammation. B vitamins, by helping to boost keratin production, help your hair to grow strong and healthy. Vitamin B8 (known as Biotin), for example, activates growth. A deficiency in biotin can lead to hair loss. Vitamin B9 (also known as folate or folic acid in its synthesised form) helps oxygenate and nourish your hair.

Zinc and vitamin B6 from brewer's yeast help inhibit 5-alpha-reductase, the scalp enzyme involved in hair loss and excess sebum (hyperseborrhoea), particularly in androgenetic alopecia. Vitamins B1, B2 and B9 contribute to cell regeneration, helping to promote healthy hair growth.

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By encouraging the production of keratin around your hair fibre, brewer's yeast helps to make your hair stronger and more resistant to the minor external stresses of everyday life (such as cold temperatures, UV rays, heated styling appliances, salt or chlorinated water, pollution, etc.).

What's more, the antioxidants it contains, such as Selenium and Copper, help to protect your scalp cells from free radicals and prevent premature ageing. The B vitamins and trace elements in brewer's yeast nourish the hair follicle for supple, strong, dense, resistant and healthy hair.

The B vitamins in brewer's yeast help to synthesise keratin, making your hair luminous and radiant. They also support the production of melanin, the pigments responsible for your hair colour. As the concentration of melanin increases, the colour of your hair becomes more intense, brighter and more luminous.

The composition of brewer's yeast also helps to keep your hair hydrated, so it looks healthier and more radiant. The antioxidants in brewer's yeast help to keep your hair shiny by fighting the free radicals responsible for dull, dry hair.

To find out more, see: How to make your hair shiny and How to moisturise your hair naturally?

Brewer's yeast soothes irritated, dry or oily scalps. It regulates the production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, soothes itching and protects scalp cells against everyday aggressions and ageing.

All these properties make brewer's yeast a leading food supplement for beautiful, luminous, protected and healthy hair, as well as for preventing hair loss.

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Brewer's yeast helps to improve the overall condition of your hair by strengthening its resistance, health, vitality and shine. It prevents hair loss and supports the growth of healthy hair. Its concentration of vitamins, trace elements and minerals helps to nourish, protect and oxygenate the cells of your scalp, slowing their premature ageing and supporting their function. Keratin synthesis is optimised and your hair grows faster and stronger.

Our advice: moderate hair loss is an absolutely normal process. But when it intensifies, we suggest that you look for the causes, which may be linked to stress, fatigue, sudden changes in temperature, nutritional deficiencies, or certain medical conditions. Don't hesitate to consult your doctor, who will help you find solutions.

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You can use brewer's yeast to enhance your hair:

in capsule, powder, flake or tablet form. With the Aroma-Zone enriched brewer's yeast food supplement we advise you to consume brewer's yeast daily as a 2 to 3 month course of treatment, at a rate of 1 to 2 capsules a day, to be swallowed with a large glass of water. After 3 months, we recommend that you take a break for at least 3 months before starting a new course of treatment. Dosage varies from one product to another, depending on the concentration of brewer's yeast per capsule or tablet. Please refer to the instructions on your product label.

For brewer's yeast flakes or powders, you can sprinkle them on your plates, on your raw or cooked vegetables, or in your yoghurt, for example, at a rate of 2 to 3 teaspoons a day. Use for a maximum of 3 months, spacing out your 3-month courses of treatment.

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You can make your own homemade hair mask using brewer's yeast to give your hair a boost of shine. To do this, dilute 2 tablespoons of powdered brewer's yeast (active or not) in a little warm water and mix until you obtain a smooth paste. Apply this mixture to wet hair, massaging gently into the scalp with your fingertips in small circular motions. Leave on for around 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. You can also combine this mask with other healthy ingredients for your hair, such as a teaspoon of Castor oil or a drop of Ylang-Ylang essential oil for example. To find out more, read the articles: Our 10 homemade hair masks and Castor oil and hair.

Brewer's yeast is naturally rich in B vitamins, proteins, minerals and essential amino acids. These nutrients can contribute to healthy hair by promoting growth and overall appearance. However, as with any food supplement, it is essential to respect the recommended doses to avoid any nutritional imbalance and therefore significant weight gain. Dosage varies depending on the product you're using, so make sure you carefully follow the instructions on the label.

If you have specific concerns about weight gain, it is always advisable to consult a health professional for personalised advice.

Brewer's yeast can cause stomach upsets, bloating and flatulence.

We do not recommend brewer's yeast for people who are allergic, immunocompromised (undergoing chemotherapy or immunosuppressive treatment), have a central catheter, suffer from coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or are taking antidepressants or painkillers.

As a precaution, brewer's yeast is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

If you have the slightest doubt, ask your doctor for advice.