A “beer” trick fights cold and flu!

According to the National Council on Aging, most adults catch an AVERAGE of 2 to 4 colds a year.

And, with the calendar reading January, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve already gotten sick this winter… or are in the crosshairs of GETTING sick.

While nothing can completely prevent the cold or flu… you can give yourself some adequate protection with a simple “beer” trick.

Brewer’s yeast is used for exactly what it sounds like—brewing BEER!

On the surface, anything associated with beer doesn’t exactly correlate with supporting a healthy immune system, so the name can be deceiving.

But the compounds found in brewer’s yeast help stimulate your body’s immune response, expediting the fight against viruses.

For instance, brewer’s yeast contains two main carbs—alpha mannan and beta glucan—which offer antibacterial and antifungal benefits and help protect your body from infections.

Brewer’s yeast also contains a healthy dose of B vitamins, including vitamin B6—which keeps your immune system strong by making new red blood cells and transporting oxygen throughout your body.

And recent research found that brewer’s yeast can LESSEN the number of upper respiratory infections adults contract—including the cold and flu.

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reported that women who took a specific brewer’s yeast supplement daily for 12 weeks had 60% FEWER upper respiratory tract infections than the women taking a placebo.

The findings from that same study also noted that brewer’s yeast supplements can make upper respiratory tract infections LESS SEVERE if taken once you’re already sick.

Again, nothing can completely prevent colds—or the flu. But incorporating a daily brewer’s yeast supplement into your diet can give your immune system an added, natural boost… and speed up the recovery if you experience an illness this cold and flu season.

High quality brewer’s yeast supplements are available online and at many health food stores—usually in the same place as probiotics.

When searching for brewer’s yeast, stick with brands that state they are 100% brewer’s yeast—without any fillers, additives, or sweeteners.

Since brewer’s yeast is technically a fungus, be sure to discuss it with your doctor and ensure it doesn’t interfere with any of your medications, especially if you have an allergy.

To better immunity,

Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert

PS – Speaking of immunity. Check out this afternoon’s eAlert on how one “immunity” vitamin can help you achieve a better body.

Sources:

Panoff, Lauren. “Is Nutritional Yeast Healthy? All You Need to Know.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/nutritional-yeast