Natural Mosquito Repellents: Brewer's Yeast & Vitamin B

Often used as a dietary supplement due to its high vitamin B content, Brewer's yeast is believed to be effective in preventing mosquito bites. Mosquitoes appear to be repelled by B vitamins, which are excreted through the skin. Brewer's yeast can also be rubbed on the skin to repel insects. Taking vitamin-B supplements, particularly thiamine, may also help repel insects.

Instructions

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  Begin adding brewer's yeast into your diet a day or two in advance if you know you are going to be exposed to mosquitoes.

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  Look for nutritional yeast or debittered yeast at your grocery store or health food store.

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  Mix one tablespoon of brewer's yeast in warm water daily for a nutritional supplement drink.

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  Sprinkle brewer's yeast over your food or add to a smoothie.

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  Add one or two tablespoons of yeast to baking recipes to boost nutritional content.

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  You can also purchase brewer's yeast with garlic at many pet food stores and add it to your dog's food to help repel fleas and ticks.