Benefits of Brewer's Yeast PLUS New News on Cholesterol

It’s time brewer’s yeast made a comeback... it just needs a PR makeover.
Brewer’s yeast became a staple of health food stores back in the 1970s. It was a nutritional craze back in the day before it seemingly disappeared.

It’s time brewer’s yeast made a comeback... it just needs a PR makeover.

You may be concerned about consuming yeast because of candida. Brewer’s yeast is deactivated and won’t contribute to yeast infections. It’s used in the beer-making process when active. It absorbs vitamins, minerals and proteins. The yeast is dead when we consume it.

Brewer’s yeast contains important vitamins and minerals. It is rich in chromium and selenium and is a great source of the B vitamins (except B12).

It is generally tasteless but may have a slight nutty flavor. It’s easy to mix into shakes and smoothies.

Listen as Dr. Jonny Bowden joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss the benefits of brewer’s yeast and more.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 1
  • Audio File: wellness_for_life/wl301.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS
  • Book Title: Smart Fat: Eat More Fat. Lose More Weight. Get Healthy Now
  • Guest Facebook Account: www.facebook.com/Dr.JonnyBowdenPhDCNS
  • Guest Twitter Account: @jonnybowden
  • Guest Bio:
    Dr. Jonny BowdenJonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, a.k.a. “The Nutrition Myth Buster” ™ is a nationally known board-certified nutritionist and expert on diet and weight loss.

    He has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, and CBS as an expert on nutrition has contributed to articles in the New York Times, ForbesDaily Beast, Huffington Post, Vanity FairMen’s HeathPrevention, and dozens of other print and online publications.

    A popular and dynamic speaker, Dr. Jonny is the author of 14 books including The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Living Low Carb (now in its fourth edition), and is the co-author, with cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, of the controversial bestseller, The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease and the Statin-Free Plan that Will.

    His latest book, written with PBS star Steven Masley, MD, is Smart Fat: Eat More Fat. Lose More Weight. Get Healthy Now (paperback Jan 3, 2017 HarperOne).
  • Length (mins): 27:22
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Dr. Susanne Bennett