Nutritional Yeast

Marigold Engevita Nutritional yeast is a versatile and nutrient-rich food, particularly known for being a potent source of **vitamin B12** and other essential nutrients. Here are some of the key benefits of nutritional yeast:

1. **Energy Support**: Vitamin B12 is crucial for converting food into energy. A deficiency in B12 can cause weakness, fatigue, and low energy levels.
2. **Red Blood Cell Formation**: B12 plays a critical role in the creation of red blood cells, helping to prevent megaloblastic anemia, a condition that results in large, abnormal red blood cells.
3. **DNA Formation**: B12 is essential for DNA synthesis, which is fundamental for cell division and growth.
4. **Nerve Cell Health**: Vitamin B12 is important for maintaining the health of nerve cells, supporting neurological function and overall brain health.
5. **Anemia Prevention**: B12 and the antioxidants in nutritional yeast can help prevent various forms of anemia by supporting healthy red blood cells.
6. **Diabetes Management**: The combination of vitamin B12 and antioxidants in nutritional yeast may assist in managing diabetes, particularly in reducing symptoms related to neuropathy.
7. **Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)**: Nutritional-yeast may help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with IBS, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

In addition to being a rich source of B12, **nutritional-yeast is a complete protein**, containing all nine essential amino acids, making it an excellent source of protein for vegans and vegetarians.

It is also naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for people with gluten sensitivities.

Some brands of nutritional-yeast fortify their products with synthetic vitamins, especially B12, which can lead to very high concentrations of the vitamin.

Just one tablespoon of fortified nutritional yeast can provide more than six times the recommended daily value of vitamin B12.