Yeast, Brewer's

Faex medicinalis, medicinal yeast.  

Medicinal yeast consists of fresh or dried cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Meyer [Fam.  Saccharomycetaceae] and/or of Candida utilis (Hennenberg) Rodden et Kreyer Van Rey [Fam.  Cryptococcaceae], as well as their preparations in effective dosage.  

Medicinal yeast contains vitamins, particularly B complex, glucans and mannans.  

Uses

Loss of appetite and as a supplement for chronic forms of acne and furunculosis.  

Contraindications

None known.  

Side Effects

Migraine-like headaches can occur in sensitive individuals.  The intake of fermentable yeast may cause flatulence.  

None known.  

Note:Simultaneous intake of monoamine oxidase inhibitors can cause an increase in blood pressure.  

Unless other prescribed:

Average daily dosage:

• 6 g;
• equivalent preparations.  

Medicinal yeast and galenical preparations for internal use.  

Antibacterial
Stimulation of phagocytosis