Osteoporosis causes the bones to become brittle and more susceptible to breaks. Some studies show how low to moderate alcohol consumption may help control blood sugar levels, an issue for many adults.įor example, a 2018 study concludes that low to moderate alcohol consumption has associations with better blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Īnother study from 2019 concludes that moderate alcohol consumption may decrease the risk of developing dementia. The same review article found that low to moderate beer consumption decreased the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.Īnother review from 2019 claims that moderate beer consumption may help decrease the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers for both studies defined low to moderate amounts as up to one can of 330 milliliters of beer containing around 5% alcohol daily for women and up to two cans for men. Some research suggests that drinking beer may help decrease the risk of heart disease.Ī recent review article from 2020 concludes that people who consume beer in moderate amounts have higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol - or “good” cholesterol, better vascular elasticity, and higher apolipoprotein A1 levels.Īnother 2016 review article found that low to moderate beer consumption, which it defined as up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men, decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease. It may even reduce the risk of some diseases. Despite its reputation, light to moderate beer consumption may have positive health effects.
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