Nutritional Yeast
#329994 - 05/19/08 07:45 PM
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Hi everybody,
A number of people I know have mentioned concern over my vitamin B12 intake since I became a vegetarian. I was reading some websites that mention nutritional yeast as a source of B12. Does anybody make use of it in recipes or as a supplement in order to get B12? Any positive or adverse reactions?
Thanks so much,
Jen
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I've been a vegetarian, now mostly vegan because of IBS, for years, and have always taken a B12 supplement. Its important for veggies to be sure they get this. I don't think I've ever had an episode I could link to my B12 intake. I take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, with my other vitamins and IBS supplements and can go for weeks without an episode! (of course then I try something I shouldn't and bam!)
I use nutritional yeast in cooking, but have never taken it straight up.
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Thanks so much for your reply! It's incredibly heartening to hear that the supplement doesn't cause you any difficulty. My main symptom lately is pain, so I've been a little scared to take any sort of vitamin. But I will give the pills a try and also start using the yeast in recipes...
Be well!
Jen
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I suggest you get vegetarian organic vitamins and B12 (from an organic/health food store). The standard brands get their content from animal products and diary products, which could cause problems, not to mention being something you don't want to eat. Also- a heating pad works well for pain. Its always nice to meet another veggie!
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Thanks again. I'll head out to my local health food store tomorrow. 
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We use nutritional yeast without any problems. It's great as a cheese substitute. I like to mix it up with avocado and make a "grilled cheese". YUMMMM It's also great for baked tofu as a coating.
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Ooh, that sounds great! Thanks for tip. 
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Hey, I checked out the B12 at my local HFS - it contains sorbitol. Does your brand? Thanks...
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There is a vegan cookbook called The Uncheese Cookbook by Joanne Stepaniak that uses alot of nutritional yeast. It has alot of recipes for "cheese", dressings, pizzas, quiches, sweets, ect.....check it out. Most of it is quite low in fat also.
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If yeast bothers you, will nutritional yeast also cause a problem? I noticed it's deactivated.
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I don't have an answer for you but I certainly would like one - I am allergic to bakers and brewers yeast. Anyone out there know if nutritional yeast is tolerated by people with yeast allergies?
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Yes, but it doesn't bother me. Also, I have the Uncheese cookbook and it is indeed great! I made cheese for grilled cheese sandwiches, and put in a tomato and some Morning Star Farms bacon---delish!
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Well, I've tried to find info on nutritional yeast. I read that it is a fungus, yet is an inactivated yeast, so it shouldn't bother those who may have a yeast allergy. I also read that some people have had reactions to nutritional yeast and it may bother them. So, I guess you'd have to try it yourself and see if it bothers you. Because it is a fungus, and I believe my IBS/IBD symptoms have been a result of that, then I am inclined to stay away from it,(inactivated or not), if it is not a necessary part of my diet. I can think of other ways to get the health benefits. Let me know if you find out anything else about it.
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In my food allergy reference book (Dealing With Food Allergies by Janice Vickerstaff Joneja, PhD, RD) the author states that nutritional yeast is a no-no for people allergic to yeast. I'm not sure how that would equate to people having problems with yeast other than an allergy - just thought I'd throw that out there for everyone.
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Thank you for sharing that. I'm thinking that it probably isn't good for those with any kind of yeast sensitivity. Don't see what the big whoop is about it, really. We don't "need" yeast in our diet, so just avoid it if at all possible if you think it will bother you. Throughout this whole IBS/IBD diet change, I've learned to "eat to live", not "live to eat".
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