Studies show that some types of beer can have a significant protective effect on blood vessels, preventing the formation of blood clots and atherosclerosis.
According to Express, there appears more evidence of the benefits of some beers. In particular, a study by the American Chemical Society showed that beer, especially dark ales and stouts, can reduce the incidence of atherosclerosis and cataracts by 50 percent.
Scientists state that beer contains significantly more antioxidants than other drinks. An experiment was conducted with the participation of animals that were given beer. He showed that drinking it halves the risk of atherosclerosis – a vascular pathology that often leads to heart problems, stroke.
Specifically, stout contains a significant amount of vital nutrients such as calcium, iron, and vitamin B. Its iron content can increase the flow of oxygen through red blood cells. In addition, the researchers suggest that stout may also play a positive role in preventing blood clots. The work of experts at the University of Wisconsin has shown that the antioxidant flavonoids contained in it contribute to this, these substances can slow down and prevent the deposition and oxidation of cholesterol molecules in the arteries, can relax the walls of the arteries, allowing them to contain more blood. According to experts, this effect is comparable to the effect of taking aspirin, which is widely used to prevent heart attacks.
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So can beer be considered beneficial for blood vessels? As the Express writes, while several studies support the health benefits of eating some types, their findings should be taken with a grain of salt. A clear limitation of these studies is that they were conducted in animals. To prevent deterioration in health, the NHS Health Service recommends no more than 14 units of alcohol per week for three or more days. A unit of alcohol means 10 grams of pure alcohol – the amount that can be processed by the body in about an hour.
Beer is good for the heart
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