Brewer's Yeast
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Composition:
Medicinal yeast contains vitamins, particularly B complex, glucans and mannans.
Actions: Antibacterial. Stimulation of phagocytosis.
Pharmacology: Effectiveness of brewer's yeast depends on the viability of the organism. In vitro inhibition of growth occurs with
co-culturing brewer's yeast of several pathogenic organisms: Proteus mirabilis and vulgaris, Salmonella typhi and typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphyloccus aureus, Escherichia coli, certain Shigella and Candida albicans. It can inhibit the diarrhea-causing effect of enterotoxic strains of E. coli.
Uses: Loss of appetite. Supplement for chronic acne and furunculosis. Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea and prophylactic treatment of diarrhea during travel.
Contraindications: Not to be used in case of yeast allergies.
Side Effects: Sensitive individuals may experience migraine-like headaches. Some individuals with intolerance may experience itching, urticaria, local or general exanthemas, and Quincke's edema. Oral intake of fermentable yeast may cause flatulence.
Cautions: May cause an increase in blood pressure with simultaneous intake of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Simultaneous intake of antimycotics can affect the activity of the brewer's yeast.
Special Precautions:
Replacement of fluids and electrolytes is important in the therapy of diarrhea. Consult a physician if the diarrhea lasts longer than 2 days, contains blood, or accompanies a fever.
Microbiological tests performed on stool samples during the time of therapy with brewer's yeast may cause false positive results may be reported. Report the intake of yeast to the laboratory.