10 benefits of drinking beer

A number of studies have found that drinking beer often has a variety of health effects. The latest article in the American "Men's Health" magazine published "10 benefits of drinking beer."

1. Protect your heart. Italian studies have found that participants who drink beer in moderation have a 42% lower risk of heart disease than those who do not drink alcohol. However, drinking beer every day should not exceed 1 pint (about 473 ml), which is equivalent to 1.4 cans.
   
2. Good for the brain and memory. American studies have found that participants who drink beer before doing brain puzzle training can help improve test scores.
   
3. Prevention of type 2 diabetes. Dutch research has found that drinking beer (1 to 2 cups) a day is a significant risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
   
4. Good for kidney health. The Finnish study found that drinking a bottle of beer a day can reduce the incidence of kidney stones by 40%. Researchers say that beer has a diuretic effect and helps keep the kidneys healthy.
   
5. Resume recovery after exercise. Spanish studies have found that the hydration of a pint of beer is more effective than an equivalent amount of mineral water. Because beer contains more sugar and salt nutrition, it is also rich in potassium and B vitamins.
   
6. Improve self-confidence. British research found that after drinking beer, participants said they were more confident.
   
7. Prevention of cataracts. Canadian researchers have found that drinking a glass of beer a day increases antioxidant activity and prevents cataracts.
   
8. Lower your blood pressure. American studies have found that participants who drank a moderate amount of beer had a lower risk of developing hypertension than those who drank wine.
   
9. Fight infections. The University of Oregon study found that drinking one or two glasses of beer a day can improve immunity and fight infection.
   
10. Prevent fractures. The Tufts University study found that participants who drank two beers a day had a 4.5% increase in bone density, but more than two cups resulted in a 5.2% decrease in bone density.