Foods - Nutritional Yeast Flakes - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Nutritional yeast flakes promote sugar metabolism and help treat eczema. The high B vitamin content promotes proper nervous system function, helping relieve nervousness, and facilitates energy production, reducing fatigue.

Nutritional yeast flakes are commonly used by vegetarians and particularly vegans as a significant source of vitamin B₁₂. This essential nutrient is found mainly in animal products. Brewer's yeast and various seaweed are the only alternatives for those following a non-meat or non-animal based diet. Also helpful when dealing with pernicious anemia (B₁₂ deficiency).