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According to one study, magnesium – a mineral that's abundant in Marmite – can help us all get better shut eye.

A 2017 study suggested that the cult British foodstuff could help boost brain power and stave off dementia. Marmite was discovered by accident when a German scientist realized that leftover brewer’s yeast could be concentrated and eaten.Determined to make his product successful, Walker rebranded it to "Parwill" in 1928, but this failed to improve its popularity. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests the vitamin niacin – which can be found in Marmite – can help the body fight off antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA, so tucking in can help to keep your body fighting fit.

A spoonful on your toast is unlikely to be a problem – but be careful not to eat excessive quantities if you’re watching your salt intake. One other key difference between Vegemite, Marmite, and Bovril is that Marmite and Bovril contain added sugar (taste enhancer). As it has such a strong flavour, you only need a small amount to get the desired effect, meaning you can cut back on kitchen waste, too. In one case a 15 month old child had mild swelling of their lips and eyes tissue lasted for 60 minutes. Now, the ingredients listed on the Marmite label include yeast, sugar, salt, mineral salt (potassium chloride), caramel color, corn maltodextrin, minerals (iron), vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, B12), herbs and spices.Vegemite is Australia’s answer to British Marmite, created when imports of the latter were disrupted during WWI. Marmite is made from yeast extract (a by-product of the beer brewing industry) and is a rich source of the vitamin B complex. On the other hand, Bovril can be described as an opaque, glossy spread with a very dark black color.