INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY 2022: Among the alcoholic drinks, beer is said to be the most popular drink in the world after water and tea. Created from fermented drinks consumed by indigenous peoples, it tastes bitter but has a relaxing effect. International Beer Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday of August. This year the date falls on August 5. The celebrations started in the year 2007. In this article, we look at the possible benefits and side effects of beer.
Potential benefits of beer
- Beer is made by fermenting malted grains with yeast and water. Hops, a cone-shaped flower, are added to beer during brewing to produce the bitter taste. Some studies have shown that hops contain the flavonoid Xn, which has antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and even cancer-fighting properties.
- Elevated homocysteine levels in our bodies can cause heart disease. Beer contains vitamin B and folic acids, which lower homocysteine to safe levels, lowering the risk of heart disease. Drinking beer in moderation can therefore be beneficial.
- Studies have shown that drinking beer helps increase bone mineral density (BMD) in men’s hips and spine, as well as hip BMD in postmenopausal women. However, a higher alcohol intake negated these benefits. More research is needed in this area.
Harmful effects of beer
- Drinking beer impairs brain functions and can cause drowsiness, loss of balance, confusion, garbled speech, inability to make decisions and blackouts. Over time, excessive drinking reduces the size of our brains and neurons, compromising functions.
- Increased beer consumption is linked to higher death rates. For women, the risk increases significantly when they consume an average of 40 grams of alcohol or two to three drinks per day. For men, it was 30 grams or two drinks a day.
- The alcohol in beer can damage the circulatory system over time and contribute to heart disease. Excessive beer consumption increases calorie intake, which can lead to obesity. Excessive alcohol intake has also been linked to liver cirrhosis, cancer and high blood pressure, which increase the risk of stroke and ischemic stroke.
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