For The Healing Power Of Hops And Beer
Author: Nia Rouseberg
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
Despite the proven health benefits of beer, it should be consumed in moderation.
Experts have found that a substance in beer can probably be used to treat cancer and diabetes.
According to a study conducted last year, the humulone found in hops prevents infections.
In another, published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition , the researchers found that the consumption of beer over time leads to the accumulation of the beneficial substance, which reduces the risk of inflammatory processes in the body.
Humulon also has a positive effect on reducing excess weight.
Using X-ray crystallography, scientists are trying to understand the exact structure of humulone and other components produced in the brewing process, to understand to what extent they are useful for the treatment of a disease and whether it is possible to introduce them as active compounds in certain medications .
To this end, further research is needed to determine whether humulone interacts with other compounds in the treatment of cancer and diabetes.
Experts remind that despite the proven health benefits of beer, it should be consumed in moderation, because otherwise its effect is opposite.