Nutritional Yeast Flakes (Inactive Yeast Flakes) – Energy, Metabolism, Nervous System and Support For Vegan Diet – Superfood Rich in B Vitamins and Essential Minerals

Nutritional Yeast Flakes, Inactive Yeast Flakes from Now Foods, represents a modern superfood, obtained from a specially selected strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, cultivated and inactivated to be used exclusively as nutritious food. The flakes have a pleasant, slightly "cheesy" and umami taste, being ideal for sprinkling over dishes, adding to sauces or integrating into vegan and vegetarian recipes.

This product stands out for its very rich content in B complex vitamins – including thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), vitamin B6, folate and vitamin B12 – to which potassium and moderate amounts of calcium are added. B complex is essential for energy metabolism, nervous system function, neurotransmitter synthesis, red blood cell formation and maintaining a balanced psycho-emotional state.

Due to its concentrated nutritional profile, Nutritional Yeast Flakes is particularly appreciated in vegan and vegetarian diet, where vitamin B12 and folate are key nutrients, but is equally useful for people with active lifestyle, in periods of stress or increased demand, who need extra energy and metabolic support.

Detailed benefits of Nutritional Yeast Flakes (Inactive Yeast Flakes)

• Supporting energy metabolism and reducing fatigue

B complex vitamins are fundamental for transforming nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) into usable energy at cellular level.

These concentrated doses:
✅ Support normal energy metabolism
✅ Help reduce fatigue and exhaustion
✅ Support body's ability to cope with intense work schedule or demanding activities

By integrating yeast flakes into daily diet, the body receives a "boost" of essential cofactors for energy reactions, contributing to a state of vitality and general tone.

• Support for nervous system and cognitive function

B complex plays a central role in normal nervous system function.

Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin B6 are involved in:
- Synthesis and metabolism of neurotransmitters
- Neuron function and nerve impulse transmission
- Maintaining emotional balance and mental clarity

Through high intake of B vitamins, Nutritional Yeast Flakes:
✅ Supports proper functioning of central and peripheral nervous system
✅ Contributes to maintaining concentration, attention and mental clarity
✅ Can support psycho-emotional balance during stress periods

Nutritional yeast flakes thus become an excellent choice for people who work intensely intellectually, for students or for those who want to support their neurological health through diet.

• Vitamin B12 and folate – foundation for blood and immunity

Vitamin B12 and folate are essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation and normal immune system function.

Nutritional Yeast Flakes contains:
- Folate – 675 mcg DFE (170% of DV)
- Vitamin B12 – 14 mcg (580% of DV)

This nutritional duo:
✅ Supports normal red blood cell formation and efficient oxygen transport
✅ Contributes to normal immune system function
✅ Helps prevent fatigue associated with insufficient folate and B12 intake

For vegan and vegetarian people, the presence of vitamin B12 in yeast flakes is a major advantage, because B12 is traditionally difficult to obtain only from plant sources.

• Support for vegan and vegetarian diet

Inactive Yeast Flakes, Now Foods, are particularly appreciated in plant-based diets, because:

- They provide vitamin B12 – key nutrient in vegan diet
- They ensure increased doses of other essential B vitamins
- They can contribute to protein and amino acid intake (typically, nutritional yeast is rich in complete proteins)

Through consistent use in recipes, Nutritional Yeast Flakes:
✅ Complements nutritional profile of vegan and vegetarian preparations
✅ Offers a natural "cheesy" taste, without dairy
✅ Helps create tasty menus, but also rich in essential micronutrients

Thus, it becomes an indispensable ingredient for those who want to maintain a plant-based diet, without nutritional deficiencies.

• Supporting electrolyte balance and muscle function (potassium)

The product contains potassium – 180 mg per serving (approx. 4% of DV) – an essential mineral involved in:

- Maintaining normal fluid and electrolyte balance
- Normal muscle function
- Supporting normal heart rhythm

Through this potassium intake, nutritional yeast flakes:
✅ Contribute to proper muscle and nerve function
✅ Support electrolyte balance, especially in the context of an active lifestyle
✅ Help, alongside balanced diet, support cardiovascular health

Although not the only source of potassium, their integration into diet brings an important plus in the global picture of micronutrients.

• Calcium and trace elements for supporting body

Calcium is present in yeast flakes in a modest amount (6 mg per serving), however, together with other vitamins and minerals, it contributes to:

- Maintaining bone and teeth health
- Normal muscle function
- General support for body structures

Alongside B complex and potassium, these micronutrients contribute to maintaining internal balance and supporting daily vital functions.

• Concentrated superfood in an easy-to-use form

A great advantage of nutritional yeast flakes is their versatility:

- They can be sprinkled over salads, pasta, baked vegetables, popcorn, soups and sauces
- They can be integrated into vegan "cheese" recipes or creamy sauces
- They bring pleasant taste and slightly crunchy texture, improving culinary experience

Through this combination of pleasant taste and rich nutritional profile, Nutritional Yeast Flakes:
✅ Transforms ordinary preparations into more nutritious meals
✅ Offers a quick nutritional "upgrade", without extra effort
✅ Becomes a trusted ally in the kitchen of those who want to eat both tasty and healthy

Through high content of B complex vitamins (including B12), folate, potassium and other micronutrients, Nutritional Yeast Flakes (Inactive Yeast Flakes), Now Foods, represents an ideal superfood for supporting energy, metabolism, nervous system, blood formation and general body balance, being at the same time a delicious ingredient easy to integrate into daily diet, especially in vegan and vegetarian diets.

Directions for use

Take 2 tablespoons daily mixed in milk, fruit juice or vegetable juice. Can also be used in vegetarian recipes or added to protein shakes to increase nutritional content.



 

Other ingredients

Dried yeast, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6), riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride (thiamine), folic acid, cobalamin (B12).
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish ingredients or tree nuts. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Warnings

Natural color variation may occur in this product.
This product is sold by weight not volume.
Store in a cool and dry place after opening.