Making Beer Can Be Good For Your Health. Can That Be True?

Yes, it is true! Making beer can actually be good for your health. Let's take a look at some of the advantages of actually making the beer.

The simple act of brewing beer as a hobby can be very relaxing. There is a sense of accomplishment at being able to produce a favorite beverage that you can enjoy yourself or use to impress your friends at your next party.

But the true health benefits of drinking beer in moderation begin with factors centering around the heart. This moderate beer drinking has been shown to lower the chance of coronary heart disease. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center put that chance at between 30% and 40% in a study conducted in May of 1999. The occurrence of stroke can be decreased by a full 20% states "The New England Journal of Medicine" in their November 1999 issue. Still other studies indicate that beer increases the good cholesterol, HDL, and decreases the chance of blood clots.

Now for the nutrition and food factors in beer.

Contains vitamin B6 - which prevents the build-up of amino acid homocysteine linked to causing heart and vascular disease

Contains no fat and no bad cholesterol

Increases vitamin B6 absorption into the blood plasma

While the amount or number of drinks is important in defining moderation, the pattern of drinking is probably even more important. Regular consumption as opposed to binge drinking indicates the lowest risk of heart attack. Moderate drinking is defined at 1 to 3 drinks a day for men and 1 to 2 drinks a day for women who are more sensitive to alcohol.

Ok, there you have it - another good reason to get around to brewing your favorite beer in the comfort of your own home.

Start your journey toward brewing you own healthy batch of homebrew today. Get a free beginner's guide to brewing beer at home which includes 13 delicious recipes at http://www.beer-brew-guide.com

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