Beer - one of the favorite drinks in the summer, not only brings freshness, but also has its health benefits , which have been scientifically proven.
Consumption of beer in moderation can be good for the heart . A study by researchers at Emory University in the United States, which involved 2,200 older men and women, found that those who drank beer daily had a 50 percent lower risk of developing heart failure.
Another study by an international research team from Germany, France and the United Kingdom found that beer and wine had anti-inflammatory properties that could reduce the risk of coronary heart disease .
Beer can also be good for the brain . Using magnetic resonance imaging, researchers in Boston, USA, found that people who consumed moderate amounts of alcohol were less likely to suffer strokes than those who did not consume alcohol at all.
According to researchers, moderate alcohol consumption also helps reduce stress levels , reduces anxiety and improves mood. Beer, in particular, also contains a number of nutrients, such as protein, B vitamins , phosphorus, magnesium , selenium, iron.
Experts from Finland find that daily consumption of beer reduces the risk of developing kidney stones by 40%. Researchers cannot explain exactly what the connection is due to, but they believe it is a consequence of the high amount of fluid in the body. They not only lead to regular urination , but also maintain proper kidney function.
The researchers added that the hops contained in beer may help in the process of slowing the release of calcium in the bones , which can be reabsorbed by the kidneys as painful stones .