Wine gets all the credit when it comes to health benefits. But research is increasingly showing that it’s not wine but, in fact, simply alcohol that thins your blood, reduces inflammation and improves sensitivity to insulin. So it’s a great time to be a beer lover! In case you need more reasons to chug, here are a few:
- A newly developed non-alcoholic beer may reduce hot flashes in menopausal women. (Hops contain low levels of the same plant estrogens found in soy.)
- Research has shown that certain antioxidants in hops may impede the development of prostate cancer (in large quantities).
- A recent study suggests that other antioxidants found in hops may help soothe chronic inflammation. Illnesses or diseases that may be affected include cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and arthritis.
- Dark-colored beers do not contain more antioxidants than light-colored beers: the color only indicates how longer the malt was roasted.
- A study showed that people who drink a beer or two per day had higher bone density than those who didn’t. This may be linked to a mineral found in beer called silicon, which promotes healthy bones.
- Beer contains antioxidants and some B vitamins. Some even contain a bit of soluble fibre, which has been linked to reduced cholesterol.
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