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[lacura]

I been taking a super b vitamins but decided to try some cheap brewers yeast recently in the form of 500mg tablets. I heard it was a good source of b vitamins. Wow 20 mins after taking it i felt so calm and full of energy and restless in a positive way and so lifted my mood. I left thinking due to the effectiveness the b vitamins and/or combination of other ingredients had maybe a better absorption in me. Maybe it was the magnesium and zinc content, i dont think so as i already take a magnesium and zinc. I had dismissed it in past as nothing special, little did i know due to ignorance it contains 16 amino acids, vitamins and minerals! I will add this daily and still take the slow release b-vitamins. great value and a good boost to mental health. Try it.

edit: forgot to say i took a 1000MG at once.

Edited by lacura, 16 May 2009 - 11:47 PM.

[lacura]

Brewer's yeast is a product obtained from the yeast called Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Brewer's yeast originally was cultured in and extracted from the top layer of material in beer vats. Now, the Brewer's yeast sold as nutritional supplements in stores is produced by somewhat different processes.Plasmolysis, the most common method for extracting yeast, was developed over 50 years ago by Vogel. In this process, salt and steam are injected into the yeast solution. The mixture is then pressed with 2 to 4% of its weight in added salt and heated to 57-67 degrees C for at least 40 hours, until the yeast component is finally separated. Because this process leaves the yeast tasting salty, some manufacturers have substituted amyl acetate or ethyl acetate with success.Brewer's yeast is a rich source of inositol and choline, and a good source of niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, pyridoxine, folic acid, para-amino benzoic acid (PABA) and biotin. The common notion Brewer's yeast is a complete source of all the B vitamins is false. Brewer's yeast lacks vitamin B-12. The content of other B vitamins may vary between products or with the method of storage. One chemical analysis found Brewer's yeast lacked folic acid, whereas another reported it to contain appreciable amounts. Similar chemical comparisons disagree on whether any biotin is found in Brewer's yeast. Some vitamins, such as thiamin, break down during long term storage. Others B vitamins are heat labile or lose their potency upon exposure to light.The primary trace elements in most strains of Brewer's yeast are copper and iron, with smaller amounts of chromium, manganese, nickel, tin, lead and vanadium also present. One strain, known as Brewer's yeast B also contains appreciable amounts of zinc.

Amino acids found in Brewer's yeast include: alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, leucine, lysine, histidine, tyrosine, glutamic acid, valine, and phenylalanine. Although all amino acids have been found in Brewer's yeast, cystine is clearly in shortest supply, with tryptophan and methionine also present in relatively small amounts. Depending on the yeast culture and the specific amino acid content, complementary protein combinations of Brewer's yeast with the following foods would make excellent sources of complete protein: peanuts, legumes, seeds, nuts, whole grains, corn and green leafy vegetables.

One tablespoon has 3 grams of usable protein, or about 5% of the recommended amount for adults. It may therefore be of benefit to those persons following a strict vegetarian diet and concerned with food combining. If combined with various cereal grains, Brewer's yeast can be particularly beneficial to the vegetarian.Brewer's yeast is also a source of nucleic acid, and contains the purine bases, adenine and guanine, and the pyrimidines, cytosine and uracil.Four carbohydrates have been purified from brewer's yeast, of which three are high molecular weight polysaccharides (glycogen, mannan, and glucan).Differences exist in the nutritional content of various strains of Brewer's yeast. This suggests the buyer request an independent analysis of a yeast brand's nutritional profile.Saccharomyces boulardii is an organism that belongs to the Brewer's Yeast family and is not of the group to which Candida belongs. Though not a permanent resident of the intestine, taken orally (typically in capsules containing 3 billion viable organisms) it quickly becomes established and "blooms" soon after supplementation has begun. As it blooms, it produces lactic acid and some B vitamins, and has an overall probiotic effect. S. Boulardii is eliminated shortly after supplementation is discountinued.

Edited by lacura, 16 May 2009 - 11:38 PM.

[bgwithadd]

The now foods powder tastes really good. It also increases uridic acid, which is very helpful for your brain in general. Also contains chronium, which can be good for the brain in some circumstances.

[Jacovis]

Aside from the B Vitamins and Protein content contributing to the effect, it could also be the RNA. Yeast is high in RNA, which after digestion is broken down into uridine monophosphate.

I wonder how combining B Vitamins and a complete protein with the following products would compare to the 'effect' from Brewer's Yeast...

http://www.lef.org/V...cleic-Acid.html
Life Extension Foundation
RNA Capsules
500 mg, 100 capsules

http://www.lef.org/V...cleic-Acid.html
Life Extension Foundation
RNA Powder
100 grams

http://vitacroft.com/c3913.html
Cardiovascular Research
Uridine 60 C
(25 mg Triacetyluridine)

http://en.wikipedia....e_monophosphate
"Uridine monophosphate, also known as 5'-uridylic acid and abbreviated UMP, is a nucleotide that is found in RNA..."

http://content.karge...ename=46734.pdf
"...

Table 1. Nucleic acid content of selected foods [Herbel & Montag, 1987; Lassek and Montag, 1990]

Food
Yeast Baking
66.2 RNA (g/kg dry matter)
6.0 DNA (g/kg dry matter)...

It has been shown using formula diets that not only the content of orally taken nucleotides, but also their qualitative composition, can influence the serum uric acid level. Increase of serum uric acid level after RNA intake is twice as high as after intake of the equivalent amount of DNA [Zöllner et al., 1972]..."

[lacura]

Thanks for the info. i knew about chromium but not about uridic acid and RDA. What i should mention is i been recently diagnosed with ADD. I now see brewers yeast has a high trytophan/tyrosine and phenylalanine content which of been a benefit. Here is the nutritional profile of 100G of 1 brand of brewers yeast. Quite impressive profile so if i took a 1000mg no wonder i felt better. Next up i going to try lecithin as the brain is made up of 1/3 of it and can make acetylcholine from choline.

One brand of brewers yeast
http://www.oralchela...chnical/p67.htm
dont know why but there is a 2nd column for each ingredient that lists another figure. There dosent seem to be a connection in the ratio

Edited by lacura, 17 May 2009 - 02:04 PM.

[lacura]

ok this is profile for a 1x500G of Brewers Yeast. This seems more realistic.

Calories35
Protein8g16%
*Thiamin1.4mg93%
Riboflavin0.7mg41%
Niacin5.3mg27%
Vitamin B60.6mg30%
Folic Acid240mcg60%
Vitamin B122mcg33%
Biotin16mcg5%
Pantothenic Acid0.4mg4%
Calcium59mg6%
Iron1.5mg8%
Phosphorus234mg23%
Magnesium33mg8%
Zinc1.2mg8%
Copper0.5mg25%
Manganese0.13mg5%
Chromium60mcg50%
Sodium60mg3%
Potassium222mg6%
Alanine592mg
Arginine464mg
Aspartic Acid800mg
Glutamic Acid1120mg
Glycine400mg
Histidine208mg
Isoleucine* (BCAA)400mg
Cystine112mg
Leucine* (BCAA)624mg
Lysine*592mg
Methionine*144mg
Phenylalanine*368mg
Proline400mg
Threonine*400mg
Serine448mg
Tryptophan***96mg
Tyrosine304mg
Valine* (BCAA)304mg†

Edited by lacura, 17 May 2009 - 01:59 PM.

[recitative]

The primary trace elements in most strains of Brewer's yeast are copper and iron, with smaller amounts of chromium, manganese, nickel, tin, lead and vanadium also present.

Does anyone know if the presence of lead and tin in Brewers Yeast is something to worry about?

[Declmem]

The NOW Brewer's Yeast smells and tastes fantastic. It is the only one I've tried.

However, I can't say I've gotten much out of it.

I've seen a few other brands and some list more vitamin content. I'm wonder if brand makes a big difference in this case - maybe something in the manufacturing process that NOW uses reduces the vitamin content.

EDIT: In looking on iHerb, it seems that the powder lists more vitamins than the tablets. I've only taken the tablets. This one lists even more vitamins: http://www.iherb.com...908-g/9984?at=0 .... There's a lot of variability with this stuff.

Edited by Declmem, 24 November 2009 - 04:54 AM.

[EmbraceUnity]

Since I am cutting down my dosage of my multivitamin, I am looking for good vegetarian sources of nutrients, and am also interested in yeast. There is "nutritional yeast" which is similar that you can use to spice up your foods which has similar B vitamins, etc. The only one I could find in my local store was Vegit brand all-purpose seasoning, which didn't have any vitamins on the nutrition facts label despite the first ingredient being "nutritional yeast." Couldn't find any extra vitamin info about it on the internet.

Would NOW Brand taste good enough to sprinkle on food as if it were a spice? Maybe in combination dishes? Probably should only be used after the dish is cooked, I assume.

[recitative]

Since I am cutting down my dosage of my multivitamin, I am looking for good vegetarian sources of nutrients, and am also interested in yeast. There is "nutritional yeast" which is similar that you can use to spice up your foods which has similar B vitamins, etc. The only one I could find in my local store was Vegit brand all-purpose seasoning, which didn't have any vitamins on the nutrition facts label despite the first ingredient being "nutritional yeast." Couldn't find any extra vitamin info about it on the internet.

Would NOW Brand taste good enough to sprinkle on food as if it were a spice? Maybe in combination dishes? Probably should only be used after the dish is cooked, I assume.

Brewers Yeast tastes delicious on food. I can't imagine why anyone swallow it in capsules. Vegans use it as a cheese substitute for mac'n'cheese, or on popcorn. I sprinkle it on my eggs.

I'm still a bit paranoid though about the lead content in Brewers Yeast that someone else mentioned above. Does anyone know anything about this?

[spider]

Agreed, Brewer's Yeast is great stuff. I switched it for my B-50 supplement I used to take.

Also, it is very yummy on spagheti-dishes. A vegetarian substitute for Parmasan-cheese.

[nito]

Agreed, Brewer's Yeast is great stuff. I switched it for my B-50 supplement I used to take.

Also, it is very yummy on spagheti-dishes. A vegetarian substitute for Parmasan-cheese.

I might try this if it gives you energy as it seems to be suestgged. I take b- complex from iherb but so far, despite putting the powder under my tounge, i am yet to feel the energy kick in and give me a boost.

[nito]

wait if it doesent contain b-12, then how do people feel such energy boosts?

[spider]

Nito
Perhaps, methylcobalamin B-12 will give the result you are after.

http://www.iherb.com...zenges/117?at=0

[What'sAllThisThen]

Interesting. I like the idea of using it as a flavor agent that also has additional nutritional benefits.

I admit this is only because of the word "yeast," but does it contribute to Candida at all?

[What'sAllThisThen]

Interesting. I like the idea of using it as a flavor agent that also has additional nutritional benefits.

I admit this is only because of the word "yeast," but does it contribute to Candida at all?

After a little search, it appears the answer is No. It is a nonliving yeast and is not related to Candida. However, those with Candida are recommended to stay away from it still, go figure.

It is also gluten-free if it's supplemental BY made from sugar, but if it's traditional BY made as a byproduct of brewing beer then it is not gluten-free.

[Declmem]

I just got some twinlab powder, because it seemed to have the most vitamins and least calories of the bunch I looked at. Smells fantastic! But I'm still going to capsulate it myself, just for ease of supplementation. I'm not much for adding supplements to food.

I'm mega dosing on pantothenic acid right now (acne issues) so I figure I need the b vitamins in this stuff