Dietary supplements, when used during a diet, can compensate for the lack of vitamins and minerals. This group of products also includes yeast, which serves as a source of essential amino acids and vitamin B. Food products are actively used when engaging in moderate physical activity to reduce subcutaneous fat and quickly gain muscle mass.
Brewer's yeast for weight loss is used to speed up the breakdown of fat deposits. In addition, in conditions of limited nutrition, the nutritional supplement will help strengthen the immune system.
Composition and beneficial properties
The chemical structure of brewer's yeast contains the following nutritional components:
- vitamin group B: thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic and folic acid, pyridoxine, choline;
- organic fatty acids;
- vitamins D, E, H;
- a nicotinic acid;
- minerals;
- easily digestible yeast proteins;
- carbohydrates;
- enzyme complexes: fructofuranosidase, proteinase, maltase, peptidase.
Composition of brewer's yeast in tablet form.
The protein structure of single-celled fungi consists of 20 amino acids necessary for the human body. Due to its presence in yeast, they are easily digested in the intestines. Brewer's yeast is indispensable for weight loss, since during a strict low-calorie diet it compensates for the body's needs for vitamins and minerals and promotes weight loss.
Yeast is a complex of useful elements due to which mushrooms can be used in the medical and cosmetology field. The food supplement promotes weight loss and exhibits the following positive properties:
- The functional activity of the immune system increases. As a result, resistance to the effects of viral and infectious agents increases.
- Psycho-emotional control is restored. Yeast prevents the development of physical and emotional stress, which is especially important when following a dietary course. A person in a good mood will be able to tolerate a strict diet more easily than someone who is depressed.
- The dietary supplement tones the body and enhances the activity of smooth and skeletal muscles.
- Yeast increases tissue regeneration. Due to this property, drinks based on them are used to treat open wounds and small cuts.
- Food products improve skin health, strengthen hair structure and prevent hair fragility. Yeast can increase the strength of nail plates.
Intestinal peristalsis
When consuming yeast mushrooms during a dietary course, the peristalsis of the smooth muscles of the intestinal tract improves, the hormonal activity of the pancreas is normalized, and the absorption of nutrients is enhanced. Due to its positive effect on the digestive system, the food supplement allows you to compensate for energy costs even with severe dietary restrictions.
By improving absorption in the intestines, the body receives more calories and nutrients. At the same time, the product accelerates the elimination of toxic compounds and excess fluid, increasing the rate of weight loss. It is important to remember that yeast can contribute to the gain of extra pounds while following a non-strict diet, in which the diet contains more than 900-1000 kcal.
What is brewer's yeast for and what are its benefits?
The protein that brewer's yeast is rich in is characterized by an increased degree of digestibility. The entire range of amino acids contained in its composition also adds irreplaceable value to protein. But dry brewer's yeast is rich not only in protein and amino acids, it also contains:
- B vitamins, vitamins PP, H, E, provitamin D;
- carbohydrates;
- fatty acids, which are extremely beneficial for our body;
- a huge amount of minerals (magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, iron).
Due to the huge number of beneficial properties, yeast is quite widely used in medicine. They perfectly strengthen the immune system, help the body fight any kind of infections, and significantly increase the level of ability to work. Brewer's yeast has virtually no contraindications; it is recommended for improving digestion and stimulating the elimination of toxins and wastes. Consumption of yeast affects the condition of the hair: it becomes strong and strong. The product does not ignore the skin, regeneration occurs much faster. If you have indications for taking the drug, then you can buy brewer's yeast at the pharmacy and take from 5 to 7 grams per day. Despite the fact that this drug is available without a prescription, it is recommended to consult a specialist before use.
Release forms and selection of yeast
Yeast for weight loss is available in 2 dosage forms, which are sold in pharmacies:
- Dry powder containing purified mushrooms or liquid yeast.
- Tablets or granular powder in capsules are the most common forms on the pharmaceutical market.
Medicinal forms do not differ from each other in their effect on the body. At the same time, compressed yeast in tablets has a great advantage: their dosage is easier to calculate.
Nutritionists recommend purchasing yeast mushrooms from beer factories. To prepare the drink, purified and natural biological additives are used, not mixed with synthetic substances. In addition, if you wish and have free time, you can make brewer’s yeast yourself. This is an inexpensive method in which you can monitor the stages of preparation and storage yourself.
Yeast in the form of dietary supplements in tablets can be purchased to order from special manufacturers of nutritional supplements. The average cost for 60 units of the drug is 200 rubles. 100 or more tablets containing brewer's yeast vary in price from 70 to 140 rubles.
When purchasing a biologically active product, it is recommended to pay attention to the expiration date and chemical composition. After the permissible storage period has expired or if the necessary maintenance conditions are not met, the mushrooms may deteriorate, which may result in digestive upset or the development of intoxication.
How to lose weight with brewer's yeast?
Medicines containing yeast fungi have individual instructions. The attached recommendations contain information on dosage, methods of application and possible contraindications. To ensure complete absorption of the biologically active substance in the intestinal tract, after using the tablet it is not recommended to consume food or hot drinks for 2-3 hours.
By normalizing their metabolism, people with a low body mass index will be able to gain weight, while a person with excess body fat will begin to lose weight. This phenomenon is due to natural metabolic processes. If the body removes food waste, toxins and excess fluid in a timely manner and absorbs all the necessary nutrients, then the body does not suffer from obesity or exhaustion.
At the same time, while taking yeast mushrooms, it is important to monitor the amount of food consumed and physical activity. In conditions of overeating and physical inactivity, weight will continue to grow.
The effect of using a dietary supplement will depend on the intensity of training, the chosen diet and the individual characteristics of the body. Each dosage form has its own treatment regimen:
- Pills. An algorithm for calculating the daily intake for an adult depending on age and body weight is described on the packaging or in the attached instructions. Children under 18 years of age are prohibited from taking tablets. On average, to obtain maximum effect, it is recommended to drink 4-6 units of the drug per day.
- Powder. This dosage form is intended for use after eating or 30 minutes before the first meal. If your schedule includes physical exercise after breakfast, then 30 minutes after exercise you should drink the powder again. This is necessary for fat burning and protecting muscle tissue from overexertion. The dosage for weight loss is 2 tsp. per day. Before use, the powder must be diluted in ½ glass with warm water. The duration of the course is 30-60 days, after which diet therapy should be suspended for 2-3 months.
When using brewer's yeast, nutritionists recommend following a diet based on protein foods and adhering to the following principles for effective weight loss:
- split meals 5 times a day or more;
- reduce the amount of food in 1 serving - to do this, it is enough to eat from a small salad plate;
- It is strictly forbidden to drink liquid while eating: water or other drinks should be drunk before meals or 60 minutes after finishing the meal;
- with meat it is allowed to use stewed, boiled or fresh vegetables, with the exception of potatoes and Jerusalem artichoke;
- you need to drink about 2-2.5 liters per day;
- food can be boiled or cooked in a water bath;
- It is necessary to exclude confectionery and flour products, canned and fried foods from the diet.
During the diet, you cannot starve, so in between main meals you can use low-fat dairy products or plant foods.
Brewer's yeast at home
During the manufacturing process or during the transportation phase, manufacturers and suppliers of dietary supplements may neglect health and safety standards. As a result, the risk of poisoning and infection with infectious diseases increases. If you acquire harmful yeast, candidiasis may develop.
Since there is a possibility of negative consequences from the use of dietary supplements, nutritionists and dieticians recommend preparing natural products at home. Thanks to this method of obtaining yeast mushrooms, you can independently monitor compliance with sanitary standards and storage conditions. At the same time, the final price of all components does not exceed the cost of finished products from mass producers, which are supplied to the food market. For preparation you will need the following ingredients:
- 250 g flour;
- a glass of boiled water;
- 1 tbsp. l. granulated sugar;
- 250 ml of live unpasteurized beer.
In a separate container, flour and water are mixed until smooth. The mixture will need to be left for 5-6 hours in a dry place at room temperature. After this time, beer and granulated sugar are added to the dough and mixed thoroughly. The resulting mixture of ingredients should be placed in a warm place for fermentation.
The harm of beer
Drinking beer carries far more harmful effects than it brings benefits. An irrefutable fact is that women who like to drink a glass or two of beer a day are more likely to develop breast cancer. Despite the prevention of hypertension and other similar diseases, beer puts a huge strain on the heart, and if its use is not stopped in time, the heart will simply stop coping with its work. After all, after each glass it is forced to beat more and more often, both the pulse and breathing become more frequent. Women who want to maintain their figure are strictly prohibited from drinking beer. The fact that it has increased caloric content is not true. But it causes appetite and makes you eat more than you would have eaten without using it. Many girls believe that beer makes breasts grow. Let's see if this is true.
The effectiveness of yeast for weight loss
Vitamin group B, which is part of yeast, greatly accelerates metabolic processes. As a result of improved metabolic reactions, the rate of recovery of the musculoskeletal system after intense training increases, and the body increases energy expenditure at rest. Therefore, nutritionists prescribe vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12 while following a low-calorie diet and at the same time doing light fitness.
The chemical structure of yeast fungi is complemented by magnesium and zinc ions. Mineral components normalize the state of the nervous system and improve psycho-emotional control. Thanks to the positive effect on overall well-being, a person does not break down during a diet and can strictly follow all its rules.
The amino acids included in the yeast composition are easily digestible. Thanks to their presence, the body receives the necessary amount of protein for normal muscle function during a low-calorie diet.
It is important to be careful, since yeast exhibits a pronounced anabolic effect on a diet with normal or high calorie content. As a result of its appearance, not only muscle mass increases, but also the amount of stored fat. But this happens provided that the person does not monitor the balance of the diet and the amount of food consumed.
Brewer's yeast contributes to excess weight gain when the body refuses to fully absorb food, or a metabolic disorder leads to disruption of the food center in the hypothalamus. In the latter case, a person stops feeling hungry and consumes food uncontrollably, which can lead to nutritional obesity. Yeast contains chemical compounds that increase appetite.
As a result, a person on a yeast diet may continue to gain weight. Therefore, before using yeast as a means of losing weight, you should consult a nutritionist. A medical specialist will select a low-calorie, balanced diet and a set of physical exercises if there are no contraindications.
What is brewer's yeast
Brewer's yeast is a living microorganism or single-celled fungus grown under artificial conditions. In the process of making alcoholic beverages, yeast promotes fermentation and fills them with a specific aroma and taste. Previously, “wild” yeast was used to produce beer, but then the Danish brewing company Carlsberg developed artificial strains of single-celled fungi for this purpose.
Brewer's yeast contains many beneficial microelements. First of all, it is a complex of B vitamins, and they also include amino acids, minerals and other substances. Therefore, brewer's yeast is also used as vitamin and immunomodulatory dietary supplements.
Side effects and contraindications
In some cases, a diet using yeast is not recommended:
- in the presence of individual intolerance to a medicinal product containing a food additive, or the biologically active substance itself;
- severe renal failure;
- fungal infection;
- presence of gout;
- severe viral diseases;
- Leber's disease;
- immunodeficiency state;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding period.
In rare cases, with increased sensitivity to yeast, side effects may develop, characterized by allergic skin rashes, itching and swelling. During the diet using nutritional supplements, it is prohibited to drink alcoholic beverages.
When interacting with the following drugs, yeast exhibits pharmacological incompatibility:
- Theophylline;
- oral contraceptives;
- antibacterial agents from the penicillin group;
- Cycloserine.
Therefore, when treating with these medications during a diet, you should consult with your doctor and adjust the dosage. Yeast goes well with magnesium-containing products. The chemical element enhances the effect of mushrooms on general metabolism.