How about toasting to the holidays A few studies have shown that beer can be good for your body if consumed in moderation. Here are 16 ways to prove it.
1. Beer is more nutritional than other alcoholic drinks.
Although wine is well-known for having high levels of antioxidants (which we often hear about), beer has the same amount. Although the antioxidants that are specific to beer may differ from grapes’ due to differences in flavonoids in barley hops and grapes, they are all good things. Beer is also richer in vitamin B and protein than wine. Beer contains iron and calcium as well as phosphates, phosphorous, and even fiber. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry
2. Beer can help protect your heart.
Studies show that moderate beer drinking* may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, or heart attack than those who do not drink. Studies that compared the relative benefits of beer and wine have found that moderate intake of any alcoholic beverage is associated lower rates of cardiovascular diseases. New England Journal of Medicine
3. Beer helps to prevent kidney stone formation.
Drinking beer can help to reduce the risk of developing stones in your kidneys. According to a recent study men and women who had reported drinking moderate amounts* beer showed a 41% reduction in the likelihood of developing a stones. Heavy hops-containing beer, such as pale ales and stouts, are rich sources of kidney-health-promoting phytochemicals. Clinica Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
4. Beer lowers bad cholesterol.
You can lower your LDL cholesterol by drinking beer with soluble fiber. You can increase your intake of fiber, which has many health benefits. It promotes healthy blood sugar and lowers blood cholesterol. It can also decrease the body’s ability for burning stored fat because alcohol impairs the body’s ability in taking vitamins and minerals. American Heart Association. Circulation
5. Beer strengthens your bones
Beer has a high level of silicon which may make it more effective in strengthening bones. A soluble form (OSA) of dietary silicon (dietary silicon) can play an important role for the development and growth of bone and connective tissues and may help lower the risk of osteoporosis. National Institutes of Health
6. Beer helps reduce stress.
Researchers discovered that drinking two glasses of beer each day can reduce work-related anxiety and stress. However, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol may cause more harm that good when used to manage stress. While alcohol may reduce stress temporarily, it can also cause depression and anxiety over the long-term. This makes stress even more difficult to manage. American Journal of Psychiatry
7. Beer may help improve memory.
Xanthohumol – a secret ingredient in hops – is able to help improve cognitive function. It is a flavonoid that slows down memory’s degradation. This chemical could help protect brain cells against the oxidative injury that is linked to dementia. Important Notice:The amount of the drug used in the study was higher than what a person would consume through beer. Research is still in an early stage. ) Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry
8. Beer helps cognitive function.
Increased alcohol consumption was associated for better function in middle age subjects. These results don’t support a recommendation to increase alcohol consumption. However moderate alcohol consumption* has been shown in studies to improve cognitive functions. American Journal of Epidemiology
* Moderate drinking: One drink per woman, two drinks per man
9. Portion control
Beer can be easily packaged in a portion controlled bottle. It is easy for you to limit the number of bottles that you use or to keep track.
10. It’s high-in B vitamins
B vitamins are derived from beer. Unfiltered beer is high in vitamins B3, 6, and B9, which are all produced by yeast. B3 aids with cell repair and B6 relieves PMS. Folic acid prevents colon cancer.
11. It’s high-fiber
Beer’s fiber acts as an effective laxative. It slows down digestion, which in turn suppresses appetite. It’s a great way to stop overeating.
12. Type-2 Diabetes is less common among beer drinkers
Multiple studies show that beer drinkers have a lower risk for type 2 diabetes than people who abstain.
13. It is antimicrobial.
Hops, bitter plants used in brewing beer, are antimicrobial. They could also be used to fight diseases.
14. It’s good on your muscles
The substance in hops keeps muscle cells from getting deteriorated.
15. It’s high-quality silicon
According to a 2007 University of Alcala Spain study, drinking two brewskis per night could help prevent Alzheimer’s. The study suggests that a high intake silica could help reduce the absorption of aluminum in the brain. This may in turn aid in Alzheimer’s disease prevention.
16. It’s a social grease
The social benefits of a brew are not to be overlooked. You can feel more relaxed when you have a beer, whether it’s for a first meeting, a family get-together, or a networking event. According to a University of Washington survey, alcohol can boost confidence and increase chattiness. However, some people drink because they believe that if one is good enough, more is better. It is obvious that drinking more beer does nothing to make you more attractive and charming. We all know how this story ends.
What you need to know
- Doctors aren’t generally supportive of moderate alcohol consumption because they fear heavy drinkers will take any message and use it as a permit to drink in excess. Talk to your doctor to discuss your personal health history as well as your current drinking patterns.
- Heavy drinking has been linked to cirrhosis. It also increases your cancer risk.
