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Posted by: Rose . on 2010-03-09, 08:41:04
Reasons:- Beer is Good for your Health 1. Beer Reduces Stress - Alcohol in general has been shown to reduce stress. This one is obvious, and may be the best reason beer is good for your health. 2. Beer is Good for the Heart - A study was conducted from 1982 - 1996 on the elderly. It was found that those who drank at least 1.5 per day had a 20-50 percent less chance of having heart failure. 3. Beer Improves Blood Circulation - Beer increases your "good " cholesterol, or HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Its basically a kind of blood fat, so it reduces blood's tendency to clot. 4. Beer is Chock Full o' Fiber - The fiber comes from the cell walls of the malted barley. A liter of beer can have as much as 60% of your daily recommended fiber. The extra fiber will keep you regular and can also lower the risk of heart disease. 5. Beer as a Multi-vitamin - Beer is a significant source of magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 6. Beer can Prevent Strokes - A study published in Stroke magazine in 2001 showed that alcohol drinkers have fewer strokes. Because it thins the blood, it increases the circulation in the brain, thereby protecting from silent strokes which are cause by tiny blood clots. 7. Beer keeps your Brain Young - A large study, published in the December 2001 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, was conducted on elderly italian men and women. It showed that moderate drinkers had a 40% lower risk of mental impairment. 8. Beer is Good for your Liver - Alcohol expands the small blood vessels in the liver. This speeds up metabolism so it can help clean all the toxins out of the liver. This is from Beer Net Publication, April 2001 Biological Institute. 9. Beer Cures Insomnia - Lactoflavin and nicotinic acid, both present in beer, can promote sleep. Also hops are a natural sedative. 10. Beer Fends off Gallstones - According to Professor Oliver James at the University of Newcastle, beer protects against gallstones and kidney stones. Sideeffects of drinking beer Beer seems to be safe for most people when used in moderation. This translates to two or fewer 12 ounce glasses a day. Drinking more than this at one sitting can cause a lot of side effects, including: flushing, confusion, trouble controlling emotions, blackouts, loss of coordination, seizures, drowsiness, trouble breathing, hypothermia, low blood sugar, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, irregular heart beat, and others. Long-term use can lead to alcohol dependence and can cause many serious side effects, including: malnutrition, memory loss, mental problems, heart problems, liver failure, swelling (inflammation) of the pancreas, cancers of the digestive track, and others. Do not use beer if: - You are pregnant or breast-feeding. - You have a heart condition such as chest pain (angina) or congestive heart failure (CHF). - You have gout. - You have high blood pressure; 3 or more drinks a day can increase blood pressure. - You have high triglyceride levels. - You have a sleep disorder called insomnia. - You have liver disease. - You have a pancreas condition called pancreatitis. - You have heartburn or a stomach ulcer. - You have blood disorder called porphyria. - You have a mental disorder. - You are scheduled for surgery in the next two weeks. Beer might cause excessive sedation if combined with medications used during and after surgery. :o) |
