Brewer's yeast supplement for hair

Brewer’s yeast: definition and benefits for 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 traditionally 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 most important natural sources of B vitamins, commonly used to support the health and appearance of hair, skin, and nails. It contains, amongst others, vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B3 (niacin);
• secondly, it contains several 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 yeast contains polysaccharides with possible effects on the immune system and potential anti-inflammatory properties. These polysaccharides are thought to promote good scalp health, 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:

1. inactivated brewer’s yeast (1 200 mg per daily dose): our supplement contains a high, optimal dose of brewer’s yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The term ‘inactivated’ means that the cells of this microscopic fungus are no longer alive and do not, therefore, have any probiotic activity. Inactivated 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);
2. zinc (70 mg of zinc bisglycinate per daily dose, which is 14 mg 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);
3. biotin (3 mg 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 of hair (3);
4. vitamin B6 (10 mg 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 ideal for anyone who finds their hair lacking in shine, too fine, sparse, or lacking in vitality.

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.