Brewer's yeast health benefits.

Brewer's Yeast

  Brewer's yeast is a byproduct of beer production. It is obtained during the process of formation from the grain, hop and malt extracts. As a product it is distinctive for its bitter taste due to chromium content. One area of importance is that brewer's yeast is a deactivated yeast which means that the actual yeast is dead but the nutritional content is not altered. As a nutrient supplement it experiences a range of applications in Europe. 

  Health benefits of Brewer's Yeast:

• Lowers glucose and cholesterol: According to a study in the Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology it is suggested that chromium content can reduce cholesterol and glucose levels. Consumption of chromium rich brewer's yeast over a 3 month period can lead to reduction of glucose levels and total cholesterol.

• High in protein: It constitutes a primary source of protein for vegetarians. Brewer's yeast contains around 14.9 grams of protein. Protein is essential for the growth and repair of cells and muscles and for protection from infections.

• Good source of beneficial bacteria: Brewer's yeast is a probiotic which means that it contains beneficial bacterial cultures. The good bacteria enable the improvement of digestive health and prevent constipation. 

• Rich in trace minerals:  Brewer's yeast contains essential trace minerals such as iron, copper magnesium, selenium, potassium and iron. Copper helps to regulate cholesterol, hormones and cellular energy levels while selenium as an antioxidant is efficient towards degenerative diseases. 

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Resveratrol helps prevent metabolic diseases.

  Resveratrol is a unique nutrient that can be found in the grape skins and it can have a significant and powerful effect on the genetic expression of the mitochondria within every cell. Enabling resveratrol mitochondrial function encourages the treatment of cancer, heart disease and metabolic conditions.

   In France there is a trend that is called the French paradox. A high intake of dietary cholesterol and dietary fat is characteristic of French people as there is considerable consumption of alcohol and high tendency to smoking. However the cardiovascular heart disease rates are low and the standard of life is satisfying. Scientists carry out research in order to investigate the dietary factor that confers positive effects in French people. One area that attracted their attention is that as a population tends to consume dark, fermented wines on a regular basis. There is an active compound in these wines which is called resveratrol. It is a unique polyphenolic antioxidant found in the grape skins, seeds and some berries.

  Resveratrol as a compound is recognized for a series of health benefits. It possesses anti aging effects as it inherits the positive effects of calorie restriction and extension of lifespan. Moreover it plays an important role in the activation of a group of mitochondrian proteins. This enhances energy production, fat-sugar metabolism and blood sugar stability. As the blood sugar is improved the regulation of insulin and other hormones that reduce inflammation and enhancement of fat burning is achieved. 

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