What is brewer's yeast?
Brewer's yeast, or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is the common name for a strain of micro-organisms used to make beer by fermenting cereal sugars. These microscopic fungi are found naturally on cereals, fruit, vegetables and soil, and have been used for thousands of years to make fermented drinks. Brewer's yeast can be dried into flakes or powder, which are popular as a natural food supplement or health food.
Rich in proteins, amino acids, vitamins (especially from the B group) and minerals, brewer's yeast is particularly interesting from a nutritional standpoint. It is traditionally recommended for promoting strong, beautiful hair and strengthening weak or brittle nails. Brewer's yeast is also a natural source of B vitamins, particularly for vegetarians and vegans.
Active or inactive brewer's yeast?
Brewer's yeast can be offered in active or "revivifiable" form, meaning that the yeasts are still alive and can be reactivated with water. Once they are rehydrated, they then regain their ability to ferment sugars. This 'living' brewer's yeast is simply dehydrated at a temperature below 40°C. It can be used as a food supplement for its probiotic effects on the intestinal flora. However, some people are sensitive to it and experience bloating or flatulence.
Brewer's yeast is also found in inactive form, meaning that the micro-organisms have been deactivated. This happens when they are heated above 40°C during the drying process. This 'inactive' brewer's yeast is favoured as a food supplement to strengthen hair and nails. It retains all the nutritional richness of brewer's yeast while avoiding the risk of intestinal discomfort.
We have combined inactive organic brewer's yeast to target your skin, with inactive yeast, enriched with a B vitamin complex and selenium, to strengthen and nourish your hair, nails and skin in our Brewer's Yeast Enriched with B Vitamins & Selenium food supplement.
This food supplement provides you with the recommended daily intake of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B9 and B12, as well as selenium. Thanks to the natural yeast matrix, the vitamins are easily absorbed by your body.
B vitamins turn food into energy and metabolise protein and carbohydrates. They also help your nervous system function properly. They are important for healthy skin, eyes and hair, and are often recommended for reducing fatigue and stress. Selenium is known for its antioxidant effects and for protecting the body from oxidative stress. It helps glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme that protects cells against oxidation caused by your metabolism. Selenium contributes to healthy skin and hair. It is also involved in thyroid function and our immune system.
