Beer's benefits abound in Brussels

by Nick Vagnoni, Posted May 12th 2006 @ 3:26PM

A recent medical conference in Brussels featured discussion of the health benefits of beer, which supposedly range from improvement of heart health and fighting osteoporosis to protecting against type II diabetes and staving off cancer, according to The Publican. The chairman of the discussion was professor Jonathan Powell of the Medical Research Council human nutrition unit in Cambridge. According to a story in The Times, Powell said that many of the health benefits attributed to wine are actually related to the alcohol itself. The Times article goes on to report on findings that beer may also help create a healthier balance of good and bad cholesterol. As you might expect, most of these findings are associated with beer drinking done in moderation.

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5-12-2006 @3:55PM Bestvnteas said... So true! When consumed in moderation, beer and wines are more beneficial than we have given them credits for. Unfortunately, moderation is rather subjective, especially when people drink to forget or avoid problems.

People with high tolerance for alcohol and self-control will likely benefit most from drinking wines and beers in terms of health related issues.

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