Benefits of Brewers Yeast for Diabetes

A half-teaspoon a day of brewer’s yeast is put to the test in a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial.

This is part of my extended video series on baker’s, brewer’s, and nutritional yeast. For more on the pros and cons, check out:

Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution!
-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

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[vacadreamer]

I decided to give this a try...got to believe in something that helps! Started with A1c at 7.7 Used 1/2 teaspoon of brewers yeast 6/7 days a week mixed into salad or other foods(it tastes AWFUL by itself) There were days that I did not take it due to travel, etc. Six months later I had a complete blood panel...results floored me. Without changing diet or alcohol consumption(couple of glasses of wine here and there) my A1c dropped from 7.7 to 6.5 and my blood sugar dropped from 168 to 142. Lots of better readings as I have begun to change my eating habits and lifestyle. Michael Greger-you are a good source of truth!

[scottcavell]

My A1C had been 9.3. I started using three tablespoons of Brewers Yeast daily. Today after about a month I went to have my A1C tested . Results A1C 6.2 . Month 1

[engin]

I use 2Tsp brewers one small size of onion, 3cloves of garlic, 3table spoon of wheat bran 2Tsp wheatgerm 1apple or pear, 1Tbs lecithin 1tsp ginger powder , 1tsp cinnamon powder 2Tsp natural organic yogurt, 1tsp Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, 1Tsp apple cider vinegar mix with1cup of water ; blend them together, once a day . Linseed desiccated coconuts and coconut oil can be added as well I like it!

[turbonbc]

Bruce Lee was way ahead of his time.. He put this stuff in his protein shakes/smoothies and some of the most intelligent athletes and health people today do as well.

[abelgarcia]

Hi Dr. Greger, thank you for this information and for your work! So what is the recommended amount to take? You mentioned a few different amounts in the video.

[RawLion]

Very interesting. Thanks Dr Gregor. My next video will actually be reviewing your cook book - love it! I know brewers and nutritional yeast are not the same, but could nutritional yeast potentially have the same effects?

[edwinedwards]

My dad used to give this to me as child. Always loved the taste. It's true what it does for diabetes. I still use it. Yummy😊

[prepperjonpnw]

What is the difference between bakers brewers and nutritional yeast? Are they interchangeable? Where would I purchase some? Please help me understand this. I would love to get my diabetes under control and stop taking 3 pills a day. Thank you for any help

[lamondhaughton]

Brewer's yeast is what I use as my protein shake mixed with beets moringa cinnamon and almond milk. I would encourage all to look up this superfoods on examine.com
Its effect are holistic not just found in it singular components .

The minerals including chromium and various other cofactors. It antiestrogenic and carb to protein ratio is right for various conditions.

[chrisattleberger]

Love your videos could you specify how much brewers yeast to take, in one place i hear 1/2 tsp. a day then another place i hear 2-3 tsp a day...Thanks much

[wsmith]

Your awesome, I really enjoy watching your video's, very inspiring. Thank you.

[mdavid]

So, should we all be taking some brewers yeast? as insurance? (on top of a good diet and exercise) Would it harm us at all? Fascinating video!

[alicemaseko]

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[DTGrosz]

What is in brewers yeast thats good for us. Interesting video - my mom used to give us brewers yeast as children - should have paid attention.

[joer]

Interesting report. I have a little nutritional yeast everyday, itty bits, adding up to about a teaspoon for the day, helps curb my appetite. I like the cheesy and nutty taste. I’ve noticed that my fasting blood sugar has gone down a fair bit, from 140-150 to 120 and even 107 the other day. But hadn’t made the connection, assuming there is one (Dr. Greer is talking specifically about Brewer’s Yeast, not Nutritional Yeast). Maybe there is no connection, but again interesting. This is a good reason to keep a food journal.

[michaels]

Tip: nutritional yeast tastes great mixed in (after cooking) with boiled (25 minutes) brown rice.

[BennyC-qgrd]

Based on this video, I should be receiving my order of brewer's yeast in a few days.

[tom-qjuw]

Eating a vegetable stew while watching this. Just added yeast :-)

[scuba]

Can I add it to vegetable juice and smoothies?

[jean-luccharron]

on a practical level how is this consumed? dry brewers yeast in water?