5 Health benefits of drinking beer – Tense Health

Beer comes from cereal greens found in wheat, maize, barley and if we do talk about moderate drinking of beer then it carries a lot of health advantages. 

Drinking beer in smaller proportions in a month can be healthy and if one tries to drink it daily then it can be harmful. 

I tried drinking wine first in 2010 in my college days followed by drinking beer and the next day I observed motivation, freshness, and full of energy throughout the day. 

But when I tried to drink 2 beers I had a hangover and understood it can be harmful too. 

Beer contains flexible amounts of soluble minerals and fibers like iron, magnesium, and potassium that fulfills the nutrition needs of a body. 

This article is discussed with several health benefits of drinking beer in moderate proportions. 

 

1. BEER DOES NOT GIVE YOU BELLY

A 2003 study¹ done by the researchers at the University of London found no connection between the amounts of people who drink beer and the size of their belly. 

The study shows if one drinks beer in moderate amounts then it can cause them to lose weight.

All the claims that explain that beer can increase belly fat are false. Beer increases metabolism controls fats if used with guidance to drink it from a dietician if you are a drinker. 

Also drinking beer lowers down the risk of diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity. A glass of beer increases the amount of good cholesterol in your body. 

2. KIDNEY STONES

A study in Finland² established that daily drinking of moderate amounts of beer can reduce the risk of kidney stones by 40 %. 

The reason behind this is beer contains more than 90 % of the water that helps the body to flush out the harmful toxins and keep kidney function under control. 

There are higher concentrations of alpha acids in bittering hops present in beer that help to reduce the release of calcium from the bone. 

Dietary silicon presence in beer supports bone health and its development that increase bone density. 

 

3. BEER IS HEART HEALTHY

Beer helps to thin your blood that prevents clotting and allows the heart to stay in a good size and shape. 

A September 2018 study³ found no harmful or damaging effect on heart if one drinks daily 330 ml of beer as compared to the non-drinkers. 

If talked about the alcoholic beverage then polyphenols in it are found the most in beer that is good for heart health. 

According to September 2016 research⁴ in Harvard University from those suffering from heart problems get a lot of benefits drinking alcohol in moderate amounts including beer. 

The people who survived heart attacks reduced their chances for their death by half in the next 20 years.  

 

4. BEER DRINKER LIVES LONGER

Beer is good for moderate drinking and it is not good if one starts drinking its larger amounts. 

If one is drunk more than normal he runs in things and drives in things and can also cause liver cirrhosis, cancer, and various other diseases. 

According to several studies moderate drinking of beer makes you live longer and better as the percentage of alcohol in beer is low. 

According to Thomas Jefferson⁵ if beer is drunk in a moderate way it can soften the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health.

Beer is also good for brain health as it improves the blood flow to the brain and prevents dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases by up to 23 %. 

 

5. BEER IS SAFER THAN BAD WATER

If anyone has advised you not to drink water at a certain place where you are struck then the beer can help you out in this situation. Only if the mineral water is not available at that location as it is obvious water has no challenge. 

 In such times of emergency and urgent requirements, it is good to drink a beer if available rather than drinking the bad water. 

In beer making process the beer is boiled first before it enters the bottle and then it is closed by a cap and then it is stored at a hygienic place. 

This is only the option when you will find mineral water within a couple of hours as after drinking beer while sleeping you might feel thirsty and only water can do its role. 

These all benefits are the results only of moderate drinking and not by drinking two whole bottles of beer. Your relatives might ask you to stop this habit and they are correct because you might not be a moderate drinker. 

So if you are a beer drinker remember not to smoke anything along with it as this will turn down all in mess. 

 

The conclusion lines for the article are:

There is no connection or study that proves beer as a reason to increase a belly. 

Due to its large content of water, drinking it in moderate amounts can reduce the risk of kidney stones by 40 %. 

Drinking moderate amounts of beer is not a risk for heart health as compared to other alcohols.

Due to its lower percentage of alcohol it allows you to live longer as compared to other alcoholic drinks.

 

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