Beer is one of the oldest beverages known to humankind. Its basic ingredients are water, malt, yeast, and hops, which, when combined in different quantities and qualities, produce a wide range of beers.
When consumed in moderation, craft beer is beneficial to all who drink it.
Health Benefits of Craft Beer
1.– Keeps kidneys healthy. Craft beer is 90% water, so this hydration reduces the risk of kidney stone development by 40%.
2.- Prevents constipation. Craft beer is one of the beverages with the highest soluble fiber content, thus facilitating bowel movements.
3.- Helps keep our bones healthier. It contains a large amount of minerals, including silicon, a mineral involved in bone creation and repair. "Older people who have consumed craft beer daily have higher bone density, thus delaying bone density loss."
4.- Reduces the chance of heart attacks. According to a Harvard study of 70,000 women aged 25 to 40, those who consume craft beer in moderation are less prone to heart attacks because it reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure (a risk factor for heart attacks). Craft beer reduces the risks of developing cardiovascular diseases.
5.- Reduces the possibility of suffering from certain types of cancer. Although it may seem contradictory because excessive alcohol consumption is a cancer risk factor, if you drink beer moderately, as well as use it to marinate meat, for example, you reduce the risk. The reason is that craft beer is full of antioxidants that largely eliminate potentially carcinogenic agents.
6.- Prevents insomnia. Beer, like wine, makes people sleepy and helps them sleep soundly. Similarly, it also helps combat stress. So, you know, if you have a beer after your workday, you will reduce your stress and anxieties generated by work.
7.- Prevents the formation of blood clots. Blood clots are semi-solid masses of blood that can block blood flow wherever they form. Well, craft beer can also prevent the formation of these clots. Forbes magazine cites a study by R. Curtis Ellison, professor of medicine and health at Boston University, which confirms that consuming one or two beers a day can help in this regard.
8.- EXTENDS LIFE. Thanks to the so-called polyphenols found in malt and hops, which contain antioxidants that prevent chronic diseases and cellular aging. IPAs contain the most polyphenols.
Do you need more excuses to celebrate your afternoon with a craft beer? Always, if you drink in moderation, you will see the results of its benefits.