The Health Benefits of Drinking Craft Beer

An Ohio Army Veteran lost 44 lbs in 46 days — by drinking craft beer. He modeled his liquid diet on the diet of monks in the 17th century. Hall said the weight loss was simply a side effect, and that he wouldn’t promote an “all-beer” diet– but what is the nutritional value of craft beer? This week on Beer Notes, we’re talking about the health benefits of drinking craft beer.

It’s no secret that the over-consumption of any alcohol can have serious and even fatal effects. There are legitimate studies that show that there are real health benefits of the moderate consumption of beer. What is moderation? As defined by the USDA, moderation is up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men

Beer could lower your risk of diabetes

People who drink 3 – 4 times/week were less likely to develop diabetes than non-drinkers, and men who enjoyed 1 – 6 beers per week had a 21% lower risk of diabetes compared to those who didn’t drink beer.

Beer may make your heart healthier

In a study by the American Heart Association in 2016, moderate drinkers had the slowest decline in good cholesterol and, as a result, in cardiovascular diseases. Moderate beer drinkers were also less likely to die of heart disease.

Beer is a rich source of dietary silicon

It helps to prevent osteoporosis and aid in the development of bone and connective tissue growth. “Beers containing high levels of malted barley and hops are richest in silicon” according to Dr. Bamforth, lead author of a new study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.

Silicon also helps protect your brain from compounds thought to cause Alzheimer’s and dementia. Beer drinkers are 23% less likely to develop these diseases.

Beer cleans your teeth.

Beer keeps a bacteria that causes tooth decay and gum disease from forming and growing on your teeth.

Beer may reduce inflammation.

Consumption of hops in beer form interfered with inflammation causing compounds.

Finally, beer actually has as many antioxidants as wine does, and more protein and vitamin B. Drinking craft beer in moderation does have its benefits. If you want to grab the benefits of beer then you can visit the best liquor store in Avon, Colorado where you can get the best quality of beer.