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My cousin, Larry sent me an article he found in Yahoo. It claims that a beer or two a day can be good for higher bone density and reduction of cardiovascular disease. Everything in moderation.
I've never much cared for beer, but I'll have to try it now that I know it might have some health benefits. Looks like I'll have to look for pale ale whatever that is.
I have a feeling, if we wait two months, they'll come up with a study that says beer will give you liver cancer even if you drank it once a week. Keeping up with these studies is exhausting!1. Stronger Bones
Beer contains high levels of silicon, which is linked to bone health. In a 2009 study at Tufts University and other centers, older men and women who swigged one or two drinks daily had higher bone density, with the greatest benefits found in those who favored beer or wine. However, downing more than two drinks was linked to increased risk for fractures.
For the best bone-building benefits, reach for pale ale, since a 2010 study of 100 types of beer from around the word identified these brews as richest in silicon, while light lagers and non-alcoholic beers contained the least.
2. A Stronger Heart
A 2011 analysis of 16 earlier studies involving more than 200,000 people, conducted by researchers at Italy’s Fondazion di Ricerca e Cura, found a 31 percent reduced risk of heart disease in those who quaffed about a pint of beer daily, while risk surged in those who guzzled higher amounts of alcohol, whether beer, wine, or spirits.
More than 100 studies also show that moderate drinking trims risk of heart attacks and dying from cardiovascular disease by 25 to 40 percent, Harvard reports. A beer or two a day can help raise levels of HDL, the “good” cholesterol that helps keep arteries from getting clogged.
Hmmm... maybe I should get a beer to relax me.
lol, I've always said you can prove either side of any argument with new studies-just wait a year or two...
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the moderation in all things. I like one beer with food,especially pizza.
ReplyDeletePrimo Beer® use to give you mean diarrhea the next day. I'm referring to the original stuff.
ReplyDeleteOi, NOW you tell me!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I'll have to tell The Hubby, he's the beer drinker here, me not so much.
ReplyDeleteI like IPA (India Pale Ale) which also tends to be higher in alcohol content than most beers. I've switched to red wine, because carbonation of any kind doesn't agree with me. I make an exception every now and then and quaff a nice pale ale. Now I can feel virtuous when I do, thanks to you Kay! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are right, now they are saying the wine studies were faked. Guess we should just go with our gut instincts.
ReplyDeleteIt might have some benefits, but getting past its awful taste is pretty difficult for me. I think I'll pass on the beer benefit.
ReplyDeleteI don't drink beer anymore, preferring the occasional champagne at parties and restaurants.
ReplyDeleteBeer is good in moderation. I love it but seldom drink it anymore owing to other health issues. Nice piece today Kay. Dianne
ReplyDeleteMy sons will be very pleased to hear this! I used to enjoy beer until I steadily became more intolerant of alcohol, and these days I can't drink at all as I get an allergic reaction to the slightest drop.
ReplyDeleteBeer usually gives me a headache. I do drink wine in moderation.
ReplyDeleteMy motto is get a little sun and exercise and don't be dieting all the time. That's the way to have strong bones.
Maybe you can find some good beer recipes Kay, I don't like beer either.
ReplyDeleteAgain, it is moderation that is the key. A little of a bad thing (even germs) can be good, lots of a good thing (taking mega dose of certain vitamins) can be bad. I drink very very occasionally. I don't like the after effects (depressed feeling) so that keeps me from over imbribing.
ReplyDeleteL. from W.
Sounds like a study done by beer lovers.
ReplyDeleteI knew that!!! (Hiccup!) LOL
ReplyDeleteMy dad had chronic leukemia over 40 years ago. He worked hard at farming and even though my mother kept baked goods around for him, he was very thin and had little appetite. His doctor encouraged him to drink a beer each day to boost his appetite and increase his caloric intake.
ReplyDeleteI knew someone whose doctor prescribed three beers a day, and the Medical Aid paid for it. She had trouble gaining weight.
ReplyDeleteI don't care for it at all..
ReplyDeleteI got a chuckle out of this one. I do like good beer, not that hoppy light stuff, but micro brews, especially dark rich winter beer. Pale Ales are kind of bitter/hoppy. The problem is that beer is high in calories while water has none, and if I were to drink a whole bottle/glass/pint, I would have a massive hot flash followed by a headache. I hate that I can't drink much alcohol any more. it seems to set off an allergic reaction. I never drank much, but enjoyed a glass of white wine before dinner. No more.
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