Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Publisher



Farid F^{1, 2} ; Sideeq O^{1, 2} ; Khan F^{2, 3, 4} ; Niaz K^{2, 3, 4}
Source: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements Published:2018

Abstract

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is one of the types of yeast extensively found in naturally occurring ecosystems, but it is mainly cultivated for use in the food and wine industries. Live S. cerevisiae cultures have been identified as potentially conferring health advantages on the host when administered in adequate quantities. S. cerevisiae has long been exploited as a functional food and dietary supplement. Biologically active secondary metabolites of S. cerevisiae including naringenin, reticuline, artemisinin, and other pigments have been shown to exhibit physiological activities and health effects in humans. S. cerevisiae has been used traditionally as a neuroprotective, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiinflammatory, immune booster, antimalarial, and antitumoral. Studies have shown that S. cerevisiae metabolites can be helpful in treating many problems like acute respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disorders, and immune-compromised diseases. In this chapter, we highlight the sources, bioavailability, and health effects of S. cerevisiae, as well as its possible interactions with drugs, food, and other supplements. © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.