May Lower Cholesterol
Many people think that nutritional yeast is so delicious and filling, they might assume there must be a catch. For example, it could lead to an increase in cholesterol. Nutritional yeast is actually shown to reduce cholesterol. Beta-glucans, as mentioned above, can cause a drop in cholesterol which should gradually increase. Addition of nutritional yeast to pasta, popcorn and other dishes, as well as avoiding saturated fats, can help lower cholesterol. Nutritional yeast is an excellent place to begin if a doctor tells a patient that they should take steps to lower their cholesterol.
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