The amount of brewers yeast added to pawTree supplements is small but has many benefits (see below). The chromium in brewers yeast is actually good to assist with blood sugar regulation at least in humans. But with all diabetic pets a thorough record of food intake should be kept and discussed with your veterinarian, as management of diabetes can be difficult, and your vet is there to help.
Brewer’s yeast is derived from a single-celled organism responsible for fermentation in beer. It’s also a safe dietary supplement that offers many potential benefits for dogs.
Rich in B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and B9) and antioxidants, brewers yeast promotes healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver function in humans and pets. In addition to these benefits, the high levels of B vitamins may help to reduce anxiety in dogs. Brewers yeast is also high in selenium, potassium, chromium, iron, zinc, and magnesium. These minerals are essential for a variety of cell and organ functions as well as overall good health.
In humans, brewers yeast may assist with diabetes control, but this has never been studied in dogs. The high levels of chromium found naturally in brewers yeast help regulate blood sugar, but this has not been tested in dogs. Brewers yeast can also be used as a probiotic and digestive aid.
It's always best to check with your veterinarian about specific disease conditions, as they know your pet best.