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THE possible use of single cells of yeast and bacteria as food is receiving much attention1,2. It has long been recognized3–9 that feeding yeast can increase urinary uric acid excretion, but the levels of its use in processed foods have been so low that no problems have arisen. If yeast and other single cells are used, however, as sources of protein rather than of vitamins, the intakes involved are much higher.
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EDOZIEN, J., UDO, U., YOUNG, V. et al. Effects of High Levels of Yeast Feeding on Uric Acid Metabolism of Young Men. Nature 228, 180 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1038/228180a0
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