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By: Darren Williger

The Health Benefits of Beer Drinking

We all know that excessive consumption of Beer or any form of alcohol is injurious to health and can lead to an early exit from this wonderful Earth. But did many of you know that controlled consumption of beer is a healthy practice? One of my friends recently brewed a home made Barons beer and was quoting to me “mate, this is my fourth batch of home made beer and am enjoying it without inviting any trouble”

Let me share some of the reasons to justify the fact that beer drinking is beneficial:-

Hops, which is used to make beer has a component that prevents cancer. Xanthohumol makes beer a new anti cancer drug with hops being high in content. It has been experimented as a preventive cure against prostate and colon cancer which also may be a form of therapy for women.

Those who consume alcohol have higher levels of HDL, known as high-density lipoprotein which is a form of cholesterol often termed as the ‘good’ one that is a protective form of blood fat. They also have lower level of protein called fibrinogen that promotes blood clots.

A recent study on beer consumption revealed the fact that an increase in the consumption of beer helps to reduce the risk of kidney stones. Approximately 40% of consumers have a lower risk of threat from kidney stones. However, it was inconclusive as to what influenced this result. It could have been water, hops or the alcohol on the whole.

Chromosomal damage from radiation exposure can be reduced by beer consumption. This is due to beta-pseudouridine’s content. NIRS, the National Institute of Radiological sciences conducted a research with help of a Japanese team on as many as ten blood samples. These samples were conducted before and after consumption of beer, approximately 630 ml.

Astonishingly, when the samples were revealed to X-days and other modules of radiation after the beer consumption, at least 30% aberrations were found in the blood cells. According to a Swedish research team, Beer helps in growth of new nerve cells in the brain. This was proved using mice that was fed with moderate amount of alcohol.

Every action has a reason. Those who consume beer know it all. It gives them relaxation and enjoyment, lets them sideline the office politics, dents in relationship etc.

It might sound weird, but consuming beer helps you to grow in confidence and speak openly to those whom you wish to. It’s a very good lubricant for mind and mouth to those who are shy and introvert. Next time you want to ask a girl on date, have some beer and try her out.

It would be a contradicting statement to write off beer and yet speak about the benefits it offers to our health. One needs to balance the desire to consume beer and addiction for the same. The day you have control over your emotions, beer is just another drink that is harmless. I hope and wish sound health for all those beer lovers.