Alopecia: 2 Ways To Use Brewer’s Yeast

We can take advantage of the benefits of brewer’s yeast to curb hair loss: this product is rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins.

Hair loss or alopecia is one of the most common hair problems in the world population. Did you know that brewer’s yeast can help you control this problem?

Alopecia can be due to weakening of the hair follicles, lack of oxygenation of the hair and nutritional deficiencies. 

Most people who have to juggle this condition feel less beautiful and therefore look for alternatives to naturally stimulate hair growth.

Fortunately, there are many treatments designed to fight hair loss and improve the condition of the scalp, to boost hair growth faster.

Commercial products are alternatives to deal with the problem but not all of them provide good results and can sometimes be very expensive.

That is why we are sharing here with you a series of treatments based on a very powerful natural ingredient, which can help you achieve your goal economically and safely: brewer’s yeast.

Brewer’s yeast is  a fermented ingredient that is obtained from the decomposing gluten found in barley.

Since Antiquity, this food supplement has been included in many recipes in order to bring a unique touch to cakes and cookies made from flour.

However, in recent years, brewer’s yeast has become popular as an essential ingredient in beauty treatments : its high nutritional value makes it ideal for skin, hair and nail treatments.

Why use brewer’s yeast to stop hair loss?

The use of this fermented product has become very popular in hair health, as it is useful for all types of hair, whether dry, oily or normal.

Among its compounds, we find large amounts of vitamins, minerals and protein, which help to strengthen hair follicles and hair in general, which slows down their fall and stimulates their growth.

All the active ingredients in brewer’s yeast will give your hair all the vitality, shine and strength it needs to grow in a healthy way. The main nutrients in brewer’s yeast are:

• vitamin B
• folic acid
• riboflavin
• niacin
• thiamine
• piroxine
• calcium
• copper
• chromium
• iron

A brewer’s yeast mask

Thanks to its high content of vitamin B, proteins and amino acids, yeast is a perfect natural ally to deal with hair loss.

Such a supply of nutrients is involved in cell growth and stimulates the production of keratin, a fibrous protein which has an essential role in hair health.

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons of flaked brewer’s yeast (100 g)
• ½ teaspoon of olive oil (12.5 g)
• Mineral water

Preparation

• Mix the ingredients to form a thick paste.

Application

• Apply the treatment to your dry hair and cover it with cling film. Leave on for an hour.
• Rinse your hair as usual and allow it to air dry.

A green smoothie made from brewer’s yeast

The properties of this natural ingredient can be assimilated orally.

In this green smoothie, brewer’s yeast is mixed with avocado and spinach, two sources of protein and essential fats.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of spinach
• 1 avocado
• Bee honey or cane sugar
• 1 strip of brewer’s yeast
• 1 tablespoon of spirulina (7 g)

Preparation

• Cut the spinach leaves.
• Peel the avocado and remove the pit.
• Cut the avocado into small pieces.
• Cut the wafer of brewer’s yeast.
• Put all the ingredients in the blender.
• Add the tablespoon of spirulina.
• Mix everything.
• Once served, add honey or cane sugar.

Consumption

• This green juice must be consumed on an empty stomach to take full advantage of all its properties. 
• For good results, drink this juice 3 times a week.