Keep your heart healthy: A lot of research shows that moderate drinking, including beer, can reduce the risk of heart disease, which is the number one killer in the United States. In a 2006 study, researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard School of Public Health found that moderate drinkers had a 40%-60% lower risk of heart attack than teetotalers.
Protecting blood vessels: About 650,000 Americans have high blood pressure. However, in 2007, researchers from Harvard School of Public Health found that the risk of fatal and non-fatal heart attacks decreased in men with hypertension who drank moderate amounts of beer. Drinking beer in moderation is also helpful to prevent thrombosis and ischemic stroke.
Reduce the risk of diabetes: Studies have shown that moderate drinking by diabetics can also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, the biggest killer. Studies have also shown that light drinking habits can help protect patients with type 2 diabetes in developing countries. This may be because drinking alcohol can increase insulin sensitivity or anti-inflammatory effect.
Improving Cognitive Ability: Is Beer Good for the Brain? Research shows that the answer is yes. A report published in the Journal of American Heart Association in 2006 shows that moderate drinking may make women gain better cognitive ability. Coincidentally, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2003 said that the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is lower for the elderly over 65 who drink 1-6 alcoholic beverages every week than for abstinence and drinking.
Make bones strong: research shows that beer can prevent bone loss and rebuild male bone mass, but it is not good for young women and postmenopausal women. It is said that the silicon content in the beverage may be high. However, excessive drinking will greatly increase the chance of fracture.
Stay active: A review of 50 studies shows that there is an inverse relationship between moderate drinking and total mortality. According to a report of USDA in 2005, people who drink 65,438+0-2 glasses of wine every day seem to have the lowest risk of death, which may be due to the role of beer in preventing coronary heart disease and stroke.