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S. cerevisiae

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the yeast used in baking and brewing. It is sold as brewer's yeast, nutritional yeast and in some probiotic products.

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Microbiome healthGut HealthModerateBNo linked study
Gut healthModerateBNo linked study
Bloating & gas reliefGut HealthModerateBNo linked study
Immune SupportModerateBNo linked study
Digestive sensitivityGut HealthModerateBNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Immune Support20.1%
Essential Health20.1%
Energy18.1%
Bone & Joint13.4%
Men's Hormones5.4%
Women's Hormones5.4%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · S. cerevisiae nutrient profile