Drink beer for a healthy heart
Beer drinkers have something to cheer about if a recent report is to be believed: The consumption of beer in moderate quantities (that means one to two glasses only!) could reduce the risk of heart disease.
The findings, published in the European Journal of Epidemiology, states "Beers are virtually fat and fibre free, and contain some protein. Most provide some carbohydrate, potassium, magnesium and B vitamins — including folic acid — which can lower homocysteine in the blood. High homocysteine levels are a possible risk factor for heart disease."
Beer also contains natural antioxidants. Phenolics (similar to antioxidants found in red wine) and compounds known as melanoidins, formed when barley or malt is heated, give very characteristic colours and flavours to beers. A series of scientific studies suggests that the polyphenolic compounds in red wine or beer, such as flavonoids and resveratrol, may play an active role in limiting the start and progression of the hardening of arteries.
One of the most important alterations caused by regular alcohol consumption is an increase in levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good cholesterol." One to two drinks per day of any alcohol type have been shown to increase HDL cholesterol by about 12 per cent.
Sources:
http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/1924-beer-heart-health-benefits.html
http://news.menshealth.com/the-best-heart-healthy-beverage/2011/11/18/
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Drink-...
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/253269/20111121/beer-good-wine-study-sug...
PS : this is for people who have interest in this subject and are profoundly found around QDC and guzzle a few gallon of beer every Thursday; Rest, please follow QL guidelines :)
Got to drink to this one...
I've drunk for medicinal purposes for years. And I agree with tinker bell . . . wine is the best choice (for taste and for health).
WELL DONE PALMS I WILL SECOND THAT MOTION
"COURT IS ADJOURNED SENTENCE IS DEATH" - judge dread
lol everyone is going to use it as medicine now :P
A Healthy Heart, but what about the Beer Belly ?
Here's to a great healthy heart!
In the Holy Quran, God had clearly said: In this (alcohol) there is benefit for people, but its harm is much more than the benefit.
This was true as a finding before, now and would certainly be so a billion years from now.
But I'll just stick to equally heart friendly dark chocolates instead!
Best post of the week!
now this is research i can get behind
beer festival month
Cheers to whatever kind of booze.
..you got it right my friend. .. and they also say that wine is good for the heart and the brains but the problem is it not availabe at Carefour, Lulu or the other super markets
TFS.. I've just opened a bottle of Moussy. Cheers!
I thought it was wine.
Can you explain to me why you have to be over 18 to drink????
If this is true then I would strongly recommend you to start feeding your kids beer every day!!!!!
what the finding doesnt say is that your classed as an alcoholic if you drink alcohol every week at least twice a week. so becoming dependant on it. Most people particularly in western culture are classed as alcoholics but wont want to hear it said i they believe a alcoholic is some person on the street/park bench who sits there with a can or bottle in their hand. Some of the more prolific alcoholics are people in professions such as doctors and lawyers believe it or not.