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Which of these are possible health benefits of beer?
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Beer, among other alcoholic beverages, is good for your kidneys. Drinking moderate amounts of it reduces chances of kidney stone by almost 40%. Beer also cuts down your risk of cardio vascular diseases by almost 42%. Lactoflavin (a Vitamin B which prevents drastic weight loss) and nicotinic acid, which are both present in beer, help prevent insomnia and promote sleep.
Where did beer originate?
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In Mesopotamia (ancient Iraq), early evidence of beer is found in a 3900 year old Sumerian poem, written as a tribute to Ninkasi, who was the patron goddess of brewing. It has the oldest beer recipe, which says that beer was made out of barley, via bread. Hops (flowers of the hop plant) are used as a stability and flavoring agent in beer.
Beer fights cancer
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This is probably the most important health benefit that beer possesses. Xanthohumol (a flavonoid found in Hops), which is present in beer, is a strong antioxidant that helps ward off cancer causing enzymes. There are beers with extra amounts of Xanthohumol in them because of their amazing health properties.
Beer causes a beer belly
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This is a myth, which has lasted centuries now. Beer is no more likely to contribute to weight gain than excess calories from any other food. Research has concluded that weight gain was associated with binge drinking only and moderate drinkers of beer were thinner on an average. Beer also helps speed up metabolism and prevents your body from absorbing fat.
Beer is bad for your cholesterol level
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This claim is false and vague at the same time. There are two types of cholesterol in your body: HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol). Moderate amounts of beer consumption tilts your HDL and LDL ratios the correct way. According to some studies, moderate level of beer consumption increases your HDL level by almost 4%.
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