Beer is made by fermenting malted grains (grain soaked and dried) with yeast and water. Hops, a cone-shaped flower, is added to beer to give it a bitter taste. Studies have found that Xn, a flavonoid present in hops, has antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties.
High levels of homocysteine in the body can cause heart disease. But beer contains vitamin B and folic acid. It keeps homocysteine at a safe level. So there is nothing wrong with drinking beer in moderation.
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Studies have found that drinking beer can increase bone mineral density (BMD) in the hip and spine in men and BMD in the hip after menopause in women. But consuming too much can have the opposite effect. More studies need to be done on this.
Drinking a lot of beer can impair brain functions and lead to drowsiness, loss of balance, confusion, inability to make decisions, etc. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the size of the brain and neurons and impairs their function.
Studies have also found that drinking a lot of beer is associated with a higher mortality rate. Research has also shown that this risk increases significantly in women who consume an average of 40 grams of alcohol per day, or two to three pegs. For men this amount is 30 grams or two pegs.
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Studies also suggest that the alcohol in beer can damage cells over time and contribute to cardiovascular disease. Excessive consumption of beer can also increase calorie consumption. It can also cause obesity. Excessive alcohol consumption has also been found to cause liver cirrhosis, cancer and high blood pressure. It also increases the risk of cerebral stroke and ischemic stroke.
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