Description

Brewer's yeast is derived from the unicellular fungus, which causes the fermentation process basic to the brewing of beer. Dried brewer's yeast is a rich source of several nutrients, including the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, folate, vitamin B*2 and biotin, and such trace minerals as chromium and selenium. It also contains beta-glucans, ribonucleic acid or RNA, para-aminobenzoic acid and myo-inositol. Brewer's yeast has been a popular nutritional supplement for many years. Much of the brewer's yeast marketed for nutritional supplement use is grown specifically for that marketplace. The supplements are prepared from dry, crushed cells.