If you read the newspapers, you probably see many stories about the health problems facing the country. You see headlines about people suffering from heart attacks, cancer, and other illnesses, but you may not have heard of an easy (and delicious) solution to some of these headlines: beer.

Remember that you should definitely consume all alcoholic beverages in moderation, and if you have any questions about whether this will benefit your health, you should talk to your doctor. Ok so we’ve told you the legal disclaimer, let’s get down to the facts and research that shows that beer, consumed in moderation, can actually help your health.

So how can beer help you stay healthy? Well, studies have found that it can actually be good for your heart, just like wine. If you’re worried about your heart health, you obviously need to exercise and eat right, but drinking two beers a day for men (and one for women) can give some people an extra boost. Remember, the advice is one to two beers a day, so drinking three or four beers a day will not triple or quadruple the effects of beer.

What exactly can beer do to help your heart? Well, according to a study conducted by Tufts University, the consumption of beer in moderate amounts can lower cholesterol levels, reduce the amount of fibrinogen in the blood (which is a protein that is responsible for blood coagulation) and increase the level of antioxidants in your body.

Are all beers created equal? Not really, because while you can get health benefits from all beers, dark beers are actually better for your health than lighter colored beers. Dark beer contains more flavonoids than light beer. Flavonoids come from plants and are also found in chocolate and red wine. What are the benefits of flavonoids? Flavonoids have been shown to prevent cancer and promote a healthy heart. Sure, you can find flavonoids in other foods, like fruits and vegetables, but they’re also present in high amounts in dark beer.

If heart disease runs in the family, you might want to listen to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, who found in their research that drinking a moderate amount of beer a day can lower your risk of coronary heart disease by about 30-40%. %. This is a great study to show her wife when she complains that she drinks a beer or two every night. You can simply respond with “Sorry, honey. I’m doing this for us, not me.”

Beer drinkers no longer have to switch to wine if they want to reap the health benefits of alcohol, because now they can get them from their favorite beverage. Of course, if you want more information about the effects of beer on your health, you should definitely consult your doctor. Drinking beer can be dangerous for people who have certain health conditions or who take some medications. If you’re already an occasional beer drinker, you don’t have to give it up to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.