[B767drvr]

Decreased incidence of heart disease

There are more than 20 well-done, large international studies that all demonstrate the heart benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. One study, conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) noted a 20 to 40 percent decrease in coronary artery disease in moderate alcohol drinkers. Now, that doesn’t mean drinking more is better.

Drinking beer responsibly is drinking healthy. Moderate consumption of beer (alcohol) results in an increase in HDL (good cholesterol) and a decrease in LDL (bad cholesterol), along with an improvement in both HDL and LDL particle size.

So, don’t worry about the medical terms; just know that a slightly "buzzed" heart is a happy heart.

Hops have vitamins

A Dutch study showed a 30 percent increase in vitamin B6 in beer drinkers, which makes sense because hops are loaded with the vitamin. This is important because vitamin B6 helps to battle heart disease.

Alcohol is also an antioxidant, which may contribute in part to the decrease in heart disease.

So if you’re looking for a boost in vitamin B6, or just want to healthy dose of antioxidants, grab a cold one (or two) and cheers to your health.

Decreases in kidney stones

The Journal of Epidemiology revealed a 40 percent decrease in kidney stones among beer drinkers. This is most likely secondary to the hydration from the beer since we don’t note a similar finding with other alcohol consumption.

So if you want to avoid the extreme pain associated with kidney stones, grab a couple of brews and drink to stone-free days ahead.

Special benefits for female drinkers

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says beer helps prevent a decrease in bone density.

Beer is also high in flavonoids — from the hops — which acts as a natural hormone replacement.

The National Osteoporosis Risk Assessment followed more than 200,000 females and found that drinking alcohol decreased the incidence of osteoporosis (7). All of this leads to a decrease in hip fractures in elderly females, which is important because hip fractures after the age of 65 are associated with a significant increase in mortality.

So, women, if you’re concerned about your bone health, don’t just focus on calcium; add some beer to your diet for another way to protect your bone density.


*The health benefits of drinking beer and alcohol in general are based on moderate consumption, which means two beers per day for an average-size man and one beer a day for average-size women. Many of the benefits described above are lost when alcohol is consumed excessively, and drinking alcohol excessively can have a serious negative effect on your health.


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[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by B767drvr

Decreases in kidney stones

The Journal of Epidemiology revealed a 40 percent decrease in kidney stones among beer drinkers. This is most likely secondary to the hydration from the beer since we don’t note a similar finding with other alcohol consumption.

So if you want to avoid the extreme pain associated with kidney stones, grab a couple of brews and drink to stone-free days ahead.

Speaking from experience; if you do get a stone, a couple of beers will help pass it easier.

[redwitch]

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[B767drvr]

Originally Posted by redwitch

OMG something from Fox News that actually makes me happy! A small miracle has occurred. Thanks for the good news!

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Speaking from experience; if you do get a stone, a couple of beers will help pass it easier.

Kayaker...given my low tolerance for alcohol drinking two beers I could pass a boulder without as much as a wimper....yes I have passed a stone or two or three or

Personal Best Regards:

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Kayaker...given my low tolerance for alcohol drinking two beers I could pass a boulder without as much as a wimper....yes I have passed a stone or two or three or

Personal Best Regards:

Iced Tea also works well, but not nearly as pain relieving.
I've only had one stone, but hope to NEVER have another.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Speaking from experience; if you do get a stone, a couple of beers will help pass it easier.

I have a urologist friend who recommends 3-4 beers for his patients with kidney stones. He says this works in most cases.

[2BNTV]

As dougb says,"beer is proof that GOD loves us and wants us to be happy.

[Bay Kid]

I had painful kidney stones 2 to 3 times a year for several years, UNTIL I started 2 to 4 beers everyday. No more stones! Knock on wood, but no stones for over 8 years!!!