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This document explores the various health aspects associated with beer consumption, examining its nutritional content, potential benefits (vitamins, minerals), and cultural significance. It also touches upon potential risks and moderation.

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12/2 - Beer and Health Before safe drinking water - drink toxic water or alcoholic water ○ People drank alcoholic water (beer) Beer can… ○ Reduce risk of kidney stone ○ Lower risk of heart disease ○ Protect from alzheimer’s ○ Increases H...

12/2 - Beer and Health Before safe drinking water - drink toxic water or alcoholic water ○ People drank alcoholic water (beer) Beer can… ○ Reduce risk of kidney stone ○ Lower risk of heart disease ○ Protect from alzheimer’s ○ Increases HDL cholesterol (good) ○ Decreases blood clotting ○ Lowers blood pressure ○ Contains fiber ○ Keep you happy Acceptability of alcohol ○ Beer differs in its significance, acceptability and importance from culture to culture Ex. fat man drinking liter of beer vs skinny woman drinking glass of red wine “Mans way to god is with beer in hand” Aztec nation - religious worshippers ogliged to get drunk for fear of displeasing good Dirty water to tasty alcohol Drinking beer together induces physical and social mellowness, little aggressive behavior, pathological addiction rarely occurs Some cultures believe only get drunk once a week (Mongolia) ○ Moderate drinkers Outgoing and enthusiastic about life Less stressed and enjoy all aspects of life Perform tasks better after a drink Less depression Fare better when elderly, better cognitive function 1 drink a day is better than no drinks a day 1 drink every other day gives 20% lower risk than abstention Good stomach health WHO 60g of alcohol per day should be maximum For beer 5% ABV, 1.5 litres or a little more than 3 pints Beer to keep warm Coffee and tea not introduced yet, drink beer ○ Driving with phone more dangerous than driving after two beers ○ Majority of people who drink don’t have an addiction Addiction can occur with any potent experience Alcohol less addictive than caffeine Population thinks drinking wine is wise than population drinking beer ○ Beer associated with gung-ho masculinity Drinking appropriate when it becomes normalized ○ Ex. drink age is lower in Germany vs United States Health stuff in beer and barley Vitamins in barley ○ Rich in B group vitamins and minerals Modifications for farmers and to prevents insects/pesticides (GM products) ○ Not about nutritional values ○ Golden rice The famous polyphenols ○ Xanthohumol (Hops) and Resveratol (wine) ○ Both antioxidants ○ Supplements for both antioxidants Vitamins ○ Beer has a lot of B group vitamins, a lot compared to many foods, fruits, and wine Many types of minerals in beers compared to other plants and fruits Beer has fiber Ferulic Acid ○ More from beer compared to tomatoes Melatonin ○ Beer contains melatonin derived from grains ○ Beer in moderation helps increase melatonin levels Beer and comfort foods ○ Not usually the beer, but sometimes the food you eat with beers Ex. pizza, beer Acrylamides ○ Some bad stuff with specialty malts ○ Roasted products, charred barrels, comes from heating ○ Blackening surface, is acrylamides ○ A lot in coffee, b/c coffee is roasted Biogenic amines ○ Occurs in natural heating processes ○ Spermidine, putricine, cadaverine (in dying things) ○ Specific amino acids are precursors to those amines under heat Allergens ○ Gluten, individual proteins, etc. ○ Celiac disease Health warnings Beers in calories don’t make you fat Moderation ○ Different for everyone Educate public Summary ○ Beer is healthy ○ Alcohol-free beer is very, very health ○ Watch what you eat when drinking ○ Drink in moderation

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