| Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast--often, | | | | Nutritional yeast vs. vitamin supplements is |
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae--that is yellow in color | | | | different in how they store nutrients. Nutritional |
| and has a nutty and cheesy flavor. It is a reliable | | | | yeast is naturally grown--providing vitamins and |
| food source for vitamins, especially B-complex | | | | nutrients at their natural state. It is not processed, |
| vitamins such as folic acid. It is also an excellent | | | | and therefore, is a whole, organic, food vitamin. |
| source of protein (52%) and contains essential | | | | Inorganic vitamin supplements on the other |
| amino acids--making it a very popular choice for | | | | hand--those that are not obtained or extracted |
| vegans. Some products are fortified with vitamin | | | | from whole foods--are usually synthesized in high |
| B12, which is produced separately from bacteria. | | | | concentrates. Some say that vitamins and mineral |
| Because of its rich nutrient content, nutritional | | | | elements are so complex and dependent upon |
| yeast is a very good choice to include in a daily | | | | each other, that when they are separated, they |
| diet, instead of taking synthetically formulated | | | | can no longer provide the same nutritional effect |
| vitamin supplements. Some of the benefits of | | | | on the body. |
| nutritional yeast vs. vitamin supplements are | | | | Thus, high concentrations of synthetic vitamins |
| discussed here. | | | | may not be beneficial. On the other hand, |
| 1. Flavor | | | | nutritional yeast provides vitamins in their |
| When it comes to the flavor of nutritional yeast | | | | complete form--including all their parts and |
| vs. vitamin supplements, nutritional yeast is the | | | | cofactors--because they are derived from whole |
| winner. Nutritional yeast has a nutty, cheesy, and | | | | foods. |
| creamy flavor that makes it an excellent cheese | | | | 3. When vitamin supplements are better |
| substitute--in fact, it is often used by vegans as a | | | | Of course, nutritional yeast is not always better. |
| substitute to parmesan cheese. Nutritional yeast | | | | Some ingredients and contents of vitamin |
| comes in the form of flakes or powder, and can | | | | supplements are not found in nutritional yeast and |
| thus be sprinkled to almost anything--from | | | | may be needed to counter deficiencies of meet |
| popcorn, bread, and vegetables, to pizzas, pastas, | | | | Recommended Daily Allowances. When weighing |
| and casseroles. | | | | nutritional yeast vs. vitamin supplements, it is still |
| Meanwhile, how many vitamin supplements can be | | | | advisable to consult a physician to find out what's |
| used to flavor or enhance food? This alone gives | | | | best for you. |
| you enough reason to go for nutritional yeast (vs. | | | | IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that the sale and |
| vitamin supplements). Because of its unique flavor | | | | distribution of nutritional yeast and vitamin |
| and the many versatile ways it can be added into | | | | supplements are unregulated by the Food and |
| food, nutritional yeast (vs. vitamin supplements) | | | | Drug Administration Board. As much as you can, |
| are easier to ingest and administer to kids and | | | | buy only products from a manufacturer that |
| adults alike. Furthermore, nutritional yeast is low in | | | | strictly follows and adheres to the GMP standards. |
| fat and salt, making it perfect for those who are | | | | This assures you that the product contains the |
| watching their weight. | | | | right amount of ingredients and dosage indicated, |
| 2. Natural vs. synthetic | | | | and that it is free from known contaminants. |