You don't drink beer? It would surprise you a lot when you know it's hidden benefits when drank in moderation. Drinking beer in moderation is actually very good for your overall health. Research has shown that there are innumerable benefits to consumption of beer in moderation. Below are some of the unusual but factual benefits of drinking beer in moderation.
First benefit that you would get from drinking beer is that it lowers the risk of diabetes. In a study conducted by Harvard in 2011, people around 38,000(middle aged) who drank two beers daily had 25% lower chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Alcohol present in beer increases the insulin sensitivity resulting in the prevention of diabetes. In addition to that, beer is also a good source of soluble fiber.
The study conducted by a group of research scientists found that drinking beer in moderation helped in the prevention of kidney stones by almost 40%. The research said that it was due to the high water content which helps flushing the toxic chemicals out of the body and keeps the kidneys healthy. Beer also helps in the storage of calcium in bones.
The antioxidant Xanthohumol present in beer is beneficial to our health. It possesses anti-cancer properties that helps in prevent cancer producing enzymes in the body. A study also showed that moderate beer consumption helps in the reduction of breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
Drinking beer in moderation also helps in controlling blood pressure. According to Harvard study, 30-40 people who drank beer in moderation were less prone to developing high blood pressure compared to consumption of other alcoholic beverages.
A study done by the American Stroke Association showed that people who drank beer in moderation cut their risk of strokes by almost 50% in comparison to the non-drinkers. Drinking beer helps in the flexibility of our arteries and smooths our blood flow. It prevents the blood clots in our neck, heart and brain.
It is a great way to reduce the levels of cholesterol in your body. The soluble fibre present in beer called beta-glucans is effective for lowering the cholesterol levels. So if you are planning for a management in cholesterol levels drinking beer is the way to go.
A great benefit from drinking beer is its ability to prevent Alzheimer's. The research by the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine studied that beer drinkers were 23% less prone to developing dementia and particularly Alzheimer's. The brain is protected by the silicon content in beer which protects the brain from the peaking amounts of aluminium.
Keep drinking beer in moderation as you now know it's benefits. But remember that overindulgence in drinking will cost you.
