This is likely to be a novel cellular defense mechanism to prevent genetic mutations from being expressed. (sciencedaily.com)
Coenzyme Q10 or «CoQ10», also known as ubiquinone, is an anti-oxidant that is essential for mitochondrial energy production and may play a role in cellular defense against oxidative damage. (kitchentablemedicine.com)
In addition, Red Star Nutritional Yeast contains other beneficial components, such as beta - 1,3 glucan and mannan, complex carbohydrates known to improve the immune response and help maintain cholesterol levels that are already within a healthy range; trehalose, a disaccharide that helps maintain the health of brain cells; and glutathione, an antioxidant that plays an important role in cellular defense mechanisms. (redstarnutritionalyeast.com)