4 Great Benefits of Beer

Health, Wine and Dine — By 88DB Knowledge on November 4, 2011 3:06 pm

Who knew that drinking beer can actually be good for you? You read it right. Wine isn’t the only alcoholic beverage with health perks. Drinking beer moderately (an average of less than 12 ounces a day for men and women) can also help prevent some ailments. Here are the health benefits we’ve listed just for you!

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Protects the Bone
A study conducted by the University of California’s Department of Food Science & Technology has discovered that commercial beer is high in silicon content. This is an important ingredient which results from brewing the alcoholic beverage and helps protect bone health, too. As such, average beer drinks have higher bone density and are less prone to bone diseases such as osteoporosis.

Keeps the Heart Healthy
Red wine isn’t the only alcoholic beverage which helps keep the heart healthy. Researches have also shown that beer also has similar effects due to its Vitamin B6 content, which lessens the build up of homocysteine. An excess of this amino acid in the body makes you more prone to vascular and heart diseases. Beer also increases blood circulation to the brain and prevents strokes.

Lowers Your Risk of Cancer
One good thing about beer is that it is a good marinade to foods such as steak. Aside from making your meat tasty, it also prevents the build up of carcinogen which results from pan frying. A study believes that the sugar content in beers lessens the formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs), which causes cancer.

Slows Down Aging
Now, who doesn’t want to be young forever? Though it is impossible, the only thing we can do is slow down the process. Beer can actually help slow down your aging process due to the hop plant. This ingredient in this beverage boosts cell metabolism which has a positive effect on the body’s aging process.

In reaping these health benefits of beer, you must take note that moderation is key. Too much alcohol in the body can have damaging effects to you. And so, drink moderately!

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