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| Beer Prevents Cancer? |
| 2009-12-10 |
| A round of Yuengling for the house! MEN now have another excuse to go down the pub thanks to new research suggesting that a compound in beer may prevent prostate cancer. Tests showed that the ingredient, xanthohumol, blocked a biological pathway that allows prostate cancer to be fuelled by the male hormone testosterone. The disease is commonly treated with drugs that act in a similar way. Xanthohumol is a powerful antioxidant derived from hops. It belongs to a family of chemicals called flavonoids found in fruits and vegetables that are known to have anti-cancer properties. Previous studies have already suggested that xanthohumol may block the female hormone oestrogen's ability to stimulate breast cancer. Scientists now believe it may have a similar effect in men. In laboratory tests, the compound blocked the molecular "switch" that allows testosterone to trigger changes in prostate cells that may lead to cancer. H/T Instapundit |
| Posted by:Glenmore |
| #8 My old man died of Prostrate cancer and definitely did not have a beer shortage. I'd guess he averaged 4 - 6 cans a night for 20 years. I have to ask, What brand? I want to know the type that did him No good. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2009-12-10 21:56 |
| #7 beer. Is there anything it can't do? /Homer |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-12-10 21:08 |
| #6 As Cliff, in his infinite wisdom, said to Norm: "Well ya see, Norm, it's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. "This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. "Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine!" |
| Posted by: Dar 2009-12-10 18:36 |
| #5 Drinks on the house! |
| Posted by: eltoroverde 2009-12-10 17:57 |
| #4 On topic of anecdotal data.............. My old man died of Prostrate cancer and definitely did not have a beer shortage. I'd guess he averaged 4 - 6 cans a night for 20 years. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2009-12-10 14:59 |
| #3 Beer, beer, three cheers for beer It's my way of keeping my mind fresh and clear |
| Posted by: Mike 2009-12-10 14:54 |
| #2 Since the medical insurance won't cover it, that means I can claim the 6-packs as medical writeoff on my taxes, WooHoo! |
| Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839 2009-12-10 14:53 |
| #1 I'll drink to that. |
| Posted by: Ching Pettigrew 2009-12-10 14:44 |