American scientists from the University of Illinois argue that drinking beer in reasonable amounts is not only not harmful, but also has a positive effect on the work of our brain.

The participants of the study were divided into two groups - one of them drankbeer , the other - water. The respondents took part in a word game which consisted in selecting several others to the given word, together forming a logical and associative whole. As it turned out, the "beer drinkers" group had much better results than the "water" group - they chose the right terms more easily, and what's more - they did it much faster (on average by 3 seconds). Scientists have defined the most "creative" alcohol level at 0.7-0.8 per mille.

Beer and he alth

As it turns out, drinking beer not only promotes creativity, but can also have a positive impact on ourhe alth . Regular consumption of beer (no more than 0.33 liters per day) can reduce by up to 50%. the risk of cardiac arrest in the elderly. Studies in Germany, France and the UK have shown that small amounts of beer are anti-inflammatory and may lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the risk of stroke is reduced in people who drink no more than one beer a day. Alcohol thins the blood, thus preventing the formation of blood clots.

Nutritional properties of beer

Experts say that beer is he althy, because:

  • does not contain fat or cholesterol
  • nitrate free
  • does not contain caffeine
  • is 92 percent water
  • is a rich source of magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, B vitamins, especially niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and pyridoxine

Additional advantages of the amber drink

Other advantages of beer include: prevention of heart disease - moderate alcohol consumption is a source of "good cholesterol" in blood serum, preventing loss of bone mineral density, maintaining mental performance in older women, reducing the risk of kidney stones, reducing stress, anti-cancer effect . Hops used in the production of beer contain a flavonoid with anti-cancer effect - xanthohumnol, which slows down the aging processes.

Don't do that

Whennot allowed to drink beer

Like all alcohol, beer is not for everyone. Beer should also not be drunk by people suffering from diabetes, gout, stomach ulcers, cirrhosis or acute pancreatitis. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must also beware of drinking beer. Alcohol penetrates the blood-placenta barrier and into breast milk. It is also worth remembering that drinking beer promotes weight gain. A glass of beer is about 120 kcal.

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