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| Beer is great for your gut and might be better than probiotics |
| 2023-09-07 |
| [Earth.com] In a new study from Dalian Medical University in China, researchers have found that beer could actually be beneficial to your gut health and, surprisingly, might even be better than probiotics. This is a revelation that contradicts the commonly held belief that beer is purely an indulgence and has no real health benefits. History of beer consumption "Beer, also known as ’liquid bread,’ is the oldest alcoholic beverage in human history, recorded by the Babylonians as early as 6,000 BC using clay tablets," wrote the study authors. "At the same time, beer is the most widely produced and consumed beverage globally. It is second only to water and tea in terms of total consumption. Archeological research has found evidence of beer consumption in China dating back as far as 9,000 years." Beer bacteria and your gut The researchers reviewed the interactions and mechanisms between beer and the gut microbiome in regulating body immunity. The research suggests that the bacteria present in beer helps to improve your intestines and immune system. "Beer is rich in many essential amino acids, vitamins, trace elements, and bioactive substances that are involved in the regulation of many human physiological functions," the authors noted. "When beer is consumed in moderation, the phenols and other nutrients it contains are fermented and broken down by the microbial community that resides in the outer mucosal layer of the gut. In healthy non-smokers, beer acutely improves parameters of arterial function and structure." Positive health effects of beer Furthermore, the study highlights the potential of beer as a microecological modulator due to its positive effects on cancer prevention, reduction of cardiovascular events, and modulation of metabolic syndrome. Previous studies have suggested that beer bacteria can prevent heart disease and improve blood circulation. An experiment involving beer-drinking runners corroborated this in the current study. They experienced a reduced risk of upper respiratory tract disease. "It has been reported that beer consumption has a regulatory effect on various physiological functions of the human body. Moderate consumption of beer helps in preventing arteriosclerosis and heart disease, inhibits cancer, and improves blood circulation and immune function," wrote the researchers. "Beer has also been shown to have antioxidant and anti-aging effects, promote estrogen production, reduce radiation damage, and help prevent cardiovascular events." |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #6 I like Whiskey |
| Posted by: Frank G 2023-09-07 18:56 |
| #5 Not vodka, however - Many people know that wine contains a range of polyphenols, but few realize that whiskey does too. Interestingly, these polyphenols result from compounds in oakwood barrels called ellagitannins undergoing oxidation while whiskey ages. Link Mostly teas. |
| Posted by: Bobby 2023-09-07 18:50 |
| #4 I like beer, but did they mention Tito's Vodka? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2023-09-07 18:26 |
| #3 I'm taking no chances and am drinking beer |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2023-09-07 14:39 |
| #2 Just two clicks away... Beer-gut microbiome alliance: a discussion of beer-mediated immunomodulation via the gut microbiome no clue on sample size or how it was done A study, not experimental results, unless one digs into the references. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2023-09-07 14:34 |
| #1 a Chinese study no clue on sample size or how it was done |
| Posted by: lord garth 2023-09-07 13:54 |