New poster displays all the health benefits of beer

Colin Joliat Staff Writer

I’ve mentioned before that studies show that drinking beer can be good for you. I left clear instructions that you carry those findings around with you at all times in case you run into a girlfriend or mom nagging you to stop drinking every day. Now things got even more simple thanks to Belancio creating a handy infographic of the benefits.

Beer Helth Benefit Infographic New poster displays all the health benefits of beer
Yes, I am well aware that that is too small to read. The reason behind that is these will be available as for sale as posters. If they produced an image large enough to be printed, who would bother to buy one? Because I love you all so much though, I’ve taken the time to transcribe the data found on the poster at the bottom of this post. It took a fair amount of Googling to make sure I had all the science talk down, but I’d do anything for your health.

HEALTH AND NUTRIENTS

CLEANS YOUR KIDNEYS: Beer is superior to water in “flushing out” reducing the risk of kidney stones.

HEALTHY HEART: – Beer contains B6, vitamin known to lower homocysteine, too much of this amino acid increases the risk of coronary heart disease.

CONGNITIVE FUNCTION: Enjoying beer can reduce the risk of developing senile dementia.

NUTRITIOUS: Beer is low in sodium and high in potassium, magnesium, and silicone. It also contains B12, B2, B5, biotin, niacin, B9 folate, pantothenic acid.

ANTIOXIDENT: The hops in beer contain a powerful antioxidant compound called Xanthohumol.

REGULATES BLOOD SUGAR: The Soluble Fiber in beer helps regulate blood sugar for people with diabetes.

LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE: Beer helps dilate blood vessels thus lowering blood pressure.

LOWER CHOLESTEROL: The barley in beer contains polyphenols and help lower cholesterol.

LIFESTYLE & MOOD

JOINTS: Beer is important for bone and connective tissue development. Reduces the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

STRESS BUSTER: Beer has a relaxing effect on the body thereby reducing stress and making you happier.

“BEER BELLY” IS A MYTH: The main reason for your belly getting fat is the amount of calories in any alcoholic beverage. Beer is fat free and cholesterol free.

HELPS YOU SLEEP: Beer contains lactoflavin and nicotinic acid, which promote sleep.

HELPS WOMEN AGE BETTER: Beer contains bioflavanoids which have similar properties as oestragens, which may serve as a natural form of hormone replacement therapy in post-menopausal women.

STRENTHEN BONES: Beer has the riches source of silicone that promotes calcium deposit in bones thus increasing bone mineral desity lessening the risk of osteoporosis.

Tip of the drinking hat to BeerRunner

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