Besides the refreshing taste of a cold beer on a warm day, are there any other reasons to enjoy a Beer Tube full of your favorite ale? As it turns out, there are several health benefits to consuming beer! Our friends at drinkingbeer.net have drafted up the top 10 reasons why it is healthy to enjoy a beer! Enjoy the full article and many other fun beer related articles at drinkingbeer.net/ Top 10 Reasons Beer is Good for your Health.
1. Beer Reduces Stress
Alcohol in general has been shown to reduce stress. This one is obvious, and may be the best reason beer is good for your health. So a Beer Tube supplies you and your friends with 100 oz. of stress reducing goodness (responsibly, of course).
Beer Reduces Stress
2. Beer is Good for the Heart
A study was conducted from 1982 – 1996 on the elderly. It was found that those who drank at least 1.5 per day had a 20-50 percent less chance of having heart failure.
3. Beer Improves Blood Circulation
Beer increases your “good” cholesterol, or HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. It’s basically a kind of blood fat, so it reduces blood’s tendency to clot.
4. Beer is Chock Full o’ Fiber
The fiber comes from the cell walls of the malted barley. A liter of beer can have as much as 60% of your daily recommended fiber. The extra fiber will keep you regular and can also lower the risk of heart disease.
5. Beer as a Multi-vitamin
Beer is a significant source of magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
6. Beer can Prevent Strokes
A study published in Stroke magazine in 2001 showed that alcohol drinkers have fewer strokes. Because it thins the blood, it increases the circulation in the brain, thereby protecting from silent strokes which are caused by tiny blood clots.
7. Beer keeps your Brain Young
A large study, published in the December 2001 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, was conducted on elderly Italian men and women. It showed that moderate drinkers had a 40% lower risk of mental impairment.
8. Beer is Good for your Liver
Alcohol expands the small blood vessels in the liver. This speeds up metabolism so it can help clean all the toxins out of the liver. This is from Beer Net Publication, April 2001 Biological Institute.
9. Beer Cures Insomnia
Lactoflavin and nicotinic acid, both present in beer, can promote sleep. Also hops are a natural sedative.
10. Beer Fends off Gallstones
According to Professor Oliver James at the University of Newcastle, beer protects against gallstones and kidney stones.
Disclaimer: While we’re certainly not medical professionals, this list may inspire you to do a little research yourself on the potential health benefits of beer. Please don’t go tell your doctor that The Beer Tubes Guys said that the more you drink the healthier you’ll be. We’re simply here to share some information about one of our favorite beverages. Please do your research responsibly.
Cheers!
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