Brewer’s Yeast Hair Boost is an inactive brewer’s yeast supplement (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) enriched with the best nutrients for boosting the growth, strength and beauty of the hair: zinc, biotin and vitamin B6.
It is part of our hair supplement category.
Brewer’s yeast: definition and benefits for the hair
What exactly is brewer’s yeast?
Brewer’s yeast is a type of microscopic fungus used in the process of fermenting beer.
This well-known yeast is typically recommended for providing overall beauty support (skin, nails …) and for giving a boost to tired, coarse, thin or dull hair.
Composition and benefits of brewer’s yeast
The potential effects of brewer’s yeast are the result of its high nutritional value :
- firstly, it is one of the best natural sources of the B vitamins, widely-used to support the health and appearance of the hair, skin and nails. It contains, amongst others, vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B3 (niacin);
- secondly, it boasts a number of minerals essential for health in general and/or hair health in particular (magnesium, iron, zinc...);
- it also contains proteins, the basic components of hair. Those in brewer’s yeast are particularly rich in essential amino acids ;
- finally, brewer’s years contains polysaccharides with possible effects on the immune system and potential anti-inflammatory properties. These polysaccharides are thought to support the health of the scalp, the site of hair follicles from which hair grows.
What exactly is in our brewer’s yeast supplement?
The ingredients in our Brewer’s Yeast Hair Boost supplement are:
- inactive brewer’s yeast (1200mg per daily dose): our supplement actually contains a high, optimal dose of brewer’s yeastSaccharomyces cerevisiae. The term ‘inactive’ means that the cells of this microscopic fungus are no longer alive and do not, therefore, have any probiotic activity. Inactive brewer’s yeast is often better tolerated by the digestive system, as it does not cause fermentation or swelling in the gut. In addition, the particular brewer’s yeast chosen for our supplement contains a guaranteed minimum of 40% protein (1);
- zinc (70mg of zinc bisglycinate per daily dose, which is 14mg of elemental zinc a day): we have added zinc to our supplement as it helps to maintain healthy skin, hair and nails. It plays a key role in hair follicle development, and as a powerful antioxidant, helps protect scalp cells against oxidative stress. Zinc bisglycinate is one of the most bioavailable forms of this important mineral (2);
- biotin (3mg per daily dose): Brewer’s Yeast Hair Boost is enriched with vitamin B8 (biotin), as this ‘beauty vitamin’ helps maintain healthy hair by supporting scalp cells and protein metabolism including that of keratin, the main component in hair (3) ;
- vitamin B6 (10mg per daily dose): the final ingredient in our supplement, vitamin B6 (pyridoxin), supports both the production of cysteine (a component of keratin) and the regulation of hormone activity, thus helping to prevent the hormone imbalances that can make hair too dry, greasy, thin or brittle (4).
This synergistic combination of brewer’s yeast, zinc and vitamins is perfect for anyone looking to increase the shine, thickness and vitality of their hair.
How should Brewer’s Yeast Hair Boost be taken on a daily basis?
We recommend taking 2 capsules a day, with a glass of water.
Daily dose: 2 capsules Number of doses per pack: 30 |
Amount per dose |
Inactive brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) |
1200 mg |
Zinc bisglycinate (providing 14mg of elemental zinc) |
70 mg |
Vitamin B6 |
10 mg |
Biotin |
3 mg |
Other ingredients: acacia gum. |
Adults. Take 2 vegetarian capsules a day.
- https://www.healthline.com/health/brewers-yeast#benefits
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