Beer Also Protects Against Osteoporosis

Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Scientists from California have discovered that the high content of silicon in beer is good for bones.

Beer is a significant source of digestible silicon - an important element in bone mineral density, according to a study by the University of California "Davis". The research team has studied more than 100 world-famous brands of beer, with a focus on the technological process that results in beer containing the trace elements beneficial to humans.

Silicon is found in almost all brands of beer in the form of soluble orthosilicic acid, about 50% of which is broken down and absorbed by the body. This compound, according to experts, is important for the growth and development of bone and connective tissue and therefore, beer can only contribute to good bone health.

Moderate beer consumption can help in the fight against osteoporosis - a disease of bone tissue, whereupon it loses its density and becomes easily brittle.

The average concentration of silicon in different brands of beer is between 6.4 to 56.5 milligrams per liter. Dark beers have significantly larger amounts than light ones. Also, barley beers are richer in silicon than wheat, because the shell of barley grains is naturally richer in the trace element.

Over time, more and more facts are accumulating to demonstrate the usefulness of moderate beer consumption. Its benefits are widely known as reducing the risk of conditions such as kidney stones, diabetes, colorectal cancer, and enhancing brain function. "Prevention of osteoporosis" can be freely added to the list.

Beer Also Protects Against Osteoporosis

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