Posted On: March 22th 2008
Posted By: Adam Coozer
Source: ABC News
Why Beer Can Be Good for You
Studies Show Beer Consumption Makes Men Less Likely to Have Heart Attacks
Looking for a good excuse to tip back a beer?
A decade's worth of health research shows that regular, moderate beer intake--one to two 12 ounce glasses per day for men and one for women--can be good for you, especially if you're facing some of the most common diseases related to aging. [...]
But a number of studies are showing that moderate consumption of alcohol, including beer, can have similar heart healthy effects, including making men 30 to 35% less likely to have a heart attack than those who abstain.
"Wine is still on moral high ground," says Charlie Bamforth, chair and professor of the department of food science and technology at the University of California, Davis, "but beer deserves just the same acclamation."
