Benefits of beer

People around the world have been drinking beer for thousands of years. Beer is a popular alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermenting cereal grains with yeast, hops, and other flavoring agents. Most types of beer contain 4–6% alcohol, but the beverage can range from 0.5–40%. Because emerging research has shown that moderate amounts of wine may have health benefits, many people wonder if beer can be good for you. This article explores the nutrition of beer, as well as its potential benefits and downsides. Standard beer Light beer Calories 153 103 Protein 1.6 grams 0.9 grams Fat 0 grams 0 grams Carbs 13 grams 6 grams Niacin 9% of the Daily Value (DV) 9% of the DV Riboflavin 7% of the DV 7% of the DV Choline 7% of the DV 6% of the DV Folate 5% of the DV 5% of the DV Magnesium 5% of the DV 4% of the DV Phosphorus 4% of the DV 3% of the DV Selenium 4% of the DV 3% of the DV Vitamin B12 3% of the DV 3% of the DV Pantothenic acid 3% of the DV 2% of the DV Alcohol 13.9 grams 11 grams In addition, both types contain small amounts of potassium, calcium, thiamine, iron, and zinc. The content of B vitamins and minerals is a result of beer being made from cereal grains and yeast. Notably, light beer has around two-thirds of the calories of regular beer and slightly less alcohol. Though beer contains small amounts of micronutrients, it isn’t a good source compared with whole foods like fruits and vegetables. You would need to drink massive amounts of beer to reach your daily nutri...

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And a September 2016 study in the American Journal of Public Health​ showed that women who drank one drink per day over four days were observed to have a lower risk of mortality than those who drank that same amount in one or two days. Any kind of alcohol — beer, hard liquor or wine — was linked to lower heart disease risk, but a higher risk of breast cancer.

Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world. Beer recipes can be found in Egyptian tombs, Mesopotamian archeological sites, and Babylonian texts. Today, beer is found in grocery stores and breweries around the world. People are even rediscovering the joy of making beer at home. Beer is easy enough to make, after all. It’s the product of fermenting grain into alcohol. It may have even been one of the first inventions after the Agricultural Revolution. Beer has been important in human culture for thousands of years. It’s no wonder some people proclaim that it has health benefits. While science can support some of these claims, beer also has drawbacks. Nutrition Information One can of beer (about 12 ounces) contains: • Calories: 153 • • • • • Sugar: Less than 1 gram Beer is an excellent source of: • • • • • • Depending on the color, some beers are also good sources of Potential Health Benefits of Beer As mentioned, beer is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and some also contain antioxidants. Research supports a number of potential health benefits to drinking moderate amounts of beer: Lower Risk of Heart Disease Several reviews have suggested that consuming one to two beers a day may help lower your risk of heart disease. In fact, beer may be as effective at improving general heart health as wine at comparable alcohol levels. One study showed that one drink a day lowered the risk of all-cause mortality for women and up to two beers a day produced the same results fo...

Beer is famous for its adverse effects on the body. However, I have come up with the positive side of Beer. People nowadays suffer from any disease conditions. Is Beer good for health? A moderate amount of Beer helps to reduce the effect of a few disease conditions. Heavy or excessive Beer can also lead to Let’s scrutinize the topics in depth about the 13 surprising benefits of Beer. I have listed the significant benefits of Beer in our health and how it works. Look at a few points closely that I have listed down below: 1. Lowers Heart disease A few studies depicted that people who intake a moderate amount of Beer have high-density lipoprotein Another study showed that 1 drink per day for women and 2 for men could decrease the chances of cardiac disease. If I go for an estimated amount, 330 millilitres contain 5% alcohol which is recommendable for both men and women. In this way, you can take benefits of beers in limitation. 2. Prevent Neurodegenerative disease In a journal, low consumption of Beer lessens the risk of neurodegenerative disease. Another suggested that it slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. 3. Improved Blood sugar control Blood sugar is one of the critical problems which opens up the gate for other disease conditions. It showed effective results in clinical trials. It reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. Another study reported that alcohol consumption or Beer in moderation decreases the chances of dementia. 4. Increase Bone strength Many people now...

Almost 200 years ago, an Irish doctor noted that chest pain (angina) was far less common in France than in Ireland. He attributed the difference to “the French habits and mode of living.” [1] The comparatively low rate of heart disease in France despite a diet that includes plenty of butter and cheese has come to be known as the French paradox. Some experts have suggested that red wine makes the difference, something the wine industry has heavily and heartily endorsed. But there’s far more to the French paradox than red wine. The diet and lifestyle in parts of France, especially in the south, have much in common with other Mediterranean regions, and these may account for some of the protection against heart disease. Some studies have suggested that red wine—particularly when drunk with a meal—offers more cardiovascular benefits than beer or spirits. These range from international comparisons showing a lower prevalence of coronary heart disease in “wine-drinking countries” than in beer- or liquor-drinking countries. [2, 3] Red wine may contain various compounds in addition to alcohol that could relax blood vessel walls and prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, “bad” cholesterol), a key early step in the formation of cholesterol-filled plaque. These substances are called polyphenols, including a specific type called flavonoids that impart the unique color and taste of wine. Flavonoids are found in other plant foods like blueberries, strawberries, apples, oni...

People around the world have been drinking beer for thousands of years. Beer is a popular alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermenting cereal grains with yeast, hops, and other flavoring agents. Most types of beer contain 4–6% alcohol, but the beverage can range from 0.5–40%. Because emerging research has shown that moderate amounts of wine may have health benefits, many people wonder if beer can be good for you. This article explores the nutrition of beer, as well as its potential benefits and downsides. Standard beer Light beer Calories 153 103 Protein 1.6 grams 0.9 grams Fat 0 grams 0 grams Carbs 13 grams 6 grams Niacin 9% of the Daily Value (DV) 9% of the DV Riboflavin 7% of the DV 7% of the DV Choline 7% of the DV 6% of the DV Folate 5% of the DV 5% of the DV Magnesium 5% of the DV 4% of the DV Phosphorus 4% of the DV 3% of the DV Selenium 4% of the DV 3% of the DV Vitamin B12 3% of the DV 3% of the DV Pantothenic acid 3% of the DV 2% of the DV Alcohol 13.9 grams 11 grams In addition, both types contain small amounts of potassium, calcium, thiamine, iron, and zinc. The content of B vitamins and minerals is a result of beer being made from cereal grains and yeast. Notably, light beer has around two-thirds of the calories of regular beer and slightly less alcohol. Though beer contains small amounts of micronutrients, it isn’t a good source compared with whole foods like fruits and vegetables. You would need to drink massive amounts of beer to reach your daily nutri...

Beer is famous for its adverse effects on the body. However, I have come up with the positive side of Beer. People nowadays suffer from any disease conditions. Is Beer good for health? A moderate amount of Beer helps to reduce the effect of a few disease conditions. Heavy or excessive Beer can also lead to Let’s scrutinize the topics in depth about the 13 surprising benefits of Beer. I have listed the significant benefits of Beer in our health and how it works. Look at a few points closely that I have listed down below: 1. Lowers Heart disease A few studies depicted that people who intake a moderate amount of Beer have high-density lipoprotein Another study showed that 1 drink per day for women and 2 for men could decrease the chances of cardiac disease. If I go for an estimated amount, 330 millilitres contain 5% alcohol which is recommendable for both men and women. In this way, you can take benefits of beers in limitation. 2. Prevent Neurodegenerative disease In a journal, low consumption of Beer lessens the risk of neurodegenerative disease. Another suggested that it slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. 3. Improved Blood sugar control Blood sugar is one of the critical problems which opens up the gate for other disease conditions. It showed effective results in clinical trials. It reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. Another study reported that alcohol consumption or Beer in moderation decreases the chances of dementia. 4. Increase Bone strength Many people now...

Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world. Beer recipes can be found in Egyptian tombs, Mesopotamian archeological sites, and Babylonian texts. Today, beer is found in grocery stores and breweries around the world. People are even rediscovering the joy of making beer at home. Beer is easy enough to make, after all. It’s the product of fermenting grain into alcohol. It may have even been one of the first inventions after the Agricultural Revolution. Beer has been important in human culture for thousands of years. It’s no wonder some people proclaim that it has health benefits. While science can support some of these claims, beer also has drawbacks. Nutrition Information One can of beer (about 12 ounces) contains: • Calories: 153 • • • • • Sugar: Less than 1 gram Beer is an excellent source of: • • • • • • Depending on the color, some beers are also good sources of Potential Health Benefits of Beer As mentioned, beer is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and some also contain antioxidants. Research supports a number of potential health benefits to drinking moderate amounts of beer: Lower Risk of Heart Disease Several reviews have suggested that consuming one to two beers a day may help lower your risk of heart disease. In fact, beer may be as effective at improving general heart health as wine at comparable alcohol levels. One study showed that one drink a day lowered the risk of all-cause mortality for women and up to two beers a day produced the same results fo...

Almost 200 years ago, an Irish doctor noted that chest pain (angina) was far less common in France than in Ireland. He attributed the difference to “the French habits and mode of living.” [1] The comparatively low rate of heart disease in France despite a diet that includes plenty of butter and cheese has come to be known as the French paradox. Some experts have suggested that red wine makes the difference, something the wine industry has heavily and heartily endorsed. But there’s far more to the French paradox than red wine. The diet and lifestyle in parts of France, especially in the south, have much in common with other Mediterranean regions, and these may account for some of the protection against heart disease. Some studies have suggested that red wine—particularly when drunk with a meal—offers more cardiovascular benefits than beer or spirits. These range from international comparisons showing a lower prevalence of coronary heart disease in “wine-drinking countries” than in beer- or liquor-drinking countries. [2, 3] Red wine may contain various compounds in addition to alcohol that could relax blood vessel walls and prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, “bad” cholesterol), a key early step in the formation of cholesterol-filled plaque. These substances are called polyphenols, including a specific type called flavonoids that impart the unique color and taste of wine. Flavonoids are found in other plant foods like blueberries, strawberries, apples, oni...