Surprising Health Benefits Of Beer

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Beer drinkers rejoice because your favorite drink might be healthier than you think. If you have party plans this weekend then don’t be afraid to gulp your beer pint. Beer has several surprising health benefits.
Despite its bad reputation, beer actually has number of antioxidants and vitamins which help prevent heart diseases and rebuild muscle. It also has the highest energy content among all food and drinks. But of course you need to set limits as excess of everything is bad. Heavy drinking increases chances of liver damage, kidney damage, some cancers, strokes and heart diseases. The maximum consumption per day for women should be 12 ounces per day and for men is two 12 ounce glasses. So to get the health benefits of beer, it should be consumed in moderation.
Here we list some of the surprising health benefits of drinking beer:

Good for Kidneys: Drinking a bottle of beer daily also reduces the risk of kidney stones by 40%. Most doctors also recommend drinking beer if you have small kidney stones. This is because of high water content in beer that keeps the kidneys ...
... hydrated and helps in its proper functioning.
Good for Heart: Moderate consumption of beer reduces the risk of heart attack and heart diseases by 25 to 40%. A glass or two a day increases the LDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) which prevents arteries from getting blocked.
Good for Bones: Silicon present in beer helps in keeping bones healthy. The pale ale brews are the richest in silicon content while the lagers and non-alcoholic beers contain the least percentage of silicon. So to get healthy bones go for the pale ales.
Reduces Cancer Risk: Beer contains same levels of antioxidants as present in wine. Antioxidants present in beer help in reducing the cancer risks by reversing cellular damage that occurs naturally in body. Dark beers have the maximum antioxidants.
Lowers Blood Pressure: A study conducted in Harvard proved that beer consumption reduced the risk of high blood pressure in women better than in those who consumed wine and other spirits in moderation.
Good for Brain: Drinking a glass of beer a day keeps away Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
Lowers risk of Strokes: Drinking moderate amount of beer or alcohol help preventing blood clots that block the flow to heart, brain and neck.
Increases Vitamin Levels: Researchers have found out that beer drinkers have 30% more Vitamin B6 levels in their blood than non-alcohol drinkers. Beer also contains B12 and folic acid.
Reduces Risk for Diabetes: Drinking alcohol increases insulin sensitivity and so it helps in reducing risk of developing type2 diabetes.

These were some of the benefits of drinking beer. So, enjoy your glass of beer. But always remember to drink in moderation as you certainly don’t want to put yourself at risk for any health problems like liver damage, kidney damage or heart diseases.