{"id":46726,"date":"2025-01-07T09:47:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T13:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/?p=46726"},"modified":"2026-06-12T19:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T23:55:23","slug":"10-reasons-why-drinking-beer-in-moderation-can-be-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/10-reasons-why-drinking-beer-in-moderation-can-be-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why Drinking Beer in Moderation Can Be Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"thebe-4046775625\" class=\"thebe-adsense-inicio thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/es\/niveles-de-membresia\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Navegar sin publicidad\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Navegar-sin-publicidad.png\" alt=\"\"  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\n                data-elfsight-popup-version=\"1.0.0\"\n                data-elfsight-widget-id=\"elfsight-popup-4\">\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div><p>Our ancestors drank <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/what-is-beer-and-how-is-it-brewed-definition-ingredients-and-basic-processes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beer<\/a>, but so did the Sumerians, who prepared it over 5,000 years ago and even had a goddess dedicated to it named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/el-himno-a-ninkasi-la-receta-de-cerveza-mas-antigua-de-la-historia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ninkasi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15852\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15852 size-full\" title=\"10 razones por las que beber cerveza es saludable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Beneficios-de-la-cerveza-en-la-salud-de-las-mujeres.jpg\" alt=\"Beneficios de la cerveza en la salud de las mujeres\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Beneficios-de-la-cerveza-en-la-salud-de-las-mujeres.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Beneficios-de-la-cerveza-en-la-salud-de-las-mujeres-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Beneficios-de-la-cerveza-en-la-salud-de-las-mujeres-114x60.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Healthy beer consumption<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Our ancestors were undoubtedly very observant in developing a delicious mixture of water and fermented grains that, besides being revitalizing and delicious, can be surprisingly healthy.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, walking the path towards a much healthier life is being in control and not consuming under the belief that science legitimizes alcohol abuse.<\/p>\n<p>We are talking about moderate beer consumption, depending on whether you are a man or a woman, your weight, and other factors that define your tolerance level.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\"><div id=\"thebe-80914207\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9395258998211551\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9395258998211551\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8775458773\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2>1. Keeps the heart healthy<\/h2>\n<p>Just like red wine, which has also been studied as beneficial in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, moderate beer drinkers have a 42% lower risk of heart disease compared to non-drinkers.<\/p>\n<p>The research suggests not exceeding consumption of 5% alcohol volume per liter per day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11019\" title=\"Salud cardiovascular\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Cerveza_Corazon-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"Cerveza y coraz\u00f3n\" width=\"400\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Cerveza_Corazon-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Cerveza_Corazon.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Research data reveals that, indeed, moderate consumption of both traditional and non-alcoholic beer favors the repair processes of the damaged heart thanks to the nutrients it contains derived from its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/cuatro-libros-ingredientes-para-elaborar-cerveza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural ingredients<\/a> (water, malted barley, and hops).<\/p>\n<p>Among these are B vitamins (especially folic acid), fiber, and minerals (silicon, potassium, magnesium, and a little sodium), as well as xanthohumol, one of the most characteristic polyphenols (natural antioxidants) in beer, which is related to protective effects on cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n<h2>2. May extend your life<\/h2>\n<p>At the American university <a href=\"https:\/\/vt.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virginia Tech<\/a>, they found that regular beer drinkers were 19% less likely to die within a given time period than those who never tried it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WebMD<\/a> also found that people who drink one beer every other day have a 12% lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to non-drinkers.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Gets your creativity flowing<\/h2>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/how-to-taste-beer-learn-to-appreciate-beer-like-a-true-expert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tasting a beer<\/a>, a study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition claims that our creativity increases.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9632\" title=\"La cerveza mejora la creatividad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Creatividad.jpg\" alt=\"Block de notas con texto IDEAS\" width=\"400\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Creatividad.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Creatividad-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tests were conducted with 40 men who, while watching a movie, solved verbal puzzles, observing that those who had drunk beer were a few seconds faster than those who had not.<\/p>\n<p>In a second study revealed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Men&#8217;s Health<\/a> magazine, individuals with a blood alcohol level of 0.075 were faster in verbal responses than their sober rivals.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Reduces the risk of kidney stones<\/h2>\n<p>WebMD highlights another report on a Finnish study that found that one beer a day reduces the risk of developing kidney stones by a staggering 40%. Impressive.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Keeps cholesterol in check<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/international.heart.org\/es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Heart Association<\/a> released research years ago that found that moderate beer consumption promotes the development of good cholesterol (HDL).<\/p><div id=\"thebe-3664359337\" class=\"thebe-libros-amazon thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; max-width: 320px; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LddZmQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gu\u00eda Pr\u00e1ctica Catar Cerveza Amazon\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #0000ff; font-weight: bold; margin: 8px 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LddZmQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Gu\u00eda pr\u00e1ctica para catar cerveza: C\u00f3mo apreciar correctamente todas las cervezas del mundo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium fasc-ico-before dashicons-cart\" style=\"background-color: #ff9900; color: #000000;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LddZmQ\">Comprar en Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10712\" title=\"Colesterol\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colesterol.jpg\" alt=\"Colesterol\" width=\"400\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colesterol.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Colesterol-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6. Reduces the risk of senile dementia<\/h2>\n<p>Studies have shown that a compound found in hops used to flavor beer, xanthohumol, is capable of protecting the brain from degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer&#8217;s and Parkinson&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Has very few calories<\/h2>\n<p>Want to have a beer for breakfast? You should know that Guinness published statistics showing that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/como-calcular-las-calorias-de-una-cerveza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">it has fewer calories<\/a> than orange juice or skim milk.<\/p>\n<div id=\"thebe-1733851749\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div id=\"pf-15242-1\" data-format=\"display\" ><script>window.pubfuturetag = window.pubfuturetag || [];window.pubfuturetag.push({unit: \"683988d268662b3361d8a48f\", id: \"pf-15242-1\"})<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>8. Prevents cataracts<\/h2>\n<p>People at risk of developing cataracts should drink one beer a day, because cellular reinforcements may prevent their development.<\/p>\n<p>However, you must be careful and not drink more than 3 beers a day, as doing so can have adverse effects on the eyes.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Strengthens your bones<\/h2>\n<p>Beer contains dietary silicon that protects bones and connective tissue. Research has found that regular consumers were 38% less likely to develop osteoporosis than non-drinkers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"thebe-2011047770\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9395258998211551\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9395258998211551\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1179889612\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>10. Hydrates after training<\/h2>\n<p>This study was conducted in Spain to test whether beer as a hydrating beverage could be more effective after training than a bottle of water.<\/p>\n<p>A group of students was asked to perform a series of exercises until reaching a high body temperature; afterwards, half of them were given water to drink and the other half beer. The latter turned out to be slightly more hydrated.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusions<\/h2>\n<p>From protecting the heart and strengthening bones to stimulating creativity and reducing the risk of degenerative diseases, science has shown that responsible beer consumption can be a healthy option within a balanced lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is crucial to remember that these benefits are associated with moderate consumption, as alcohol abuse can have adverse health effects.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, enjoying a beer consciously and responsibly can be a pleasure that also contributes to your well-being.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<h3>1. What specific hop compound helps protect the brain against Alzheimer&#8217;s?<\/h3>\n<p>Hops provide beer with a unique natural polyphenol and antioxidant called xanthohumol. Various scientific studies have shown that this compound has neuroprotective properties capable of combating oxidative stress in brain cells. Its main function is to stop neuronal degradation and block the accumulation of harmful proteins associated with the development of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer&#8217;s and Parkinson&#8217;s, helping to preserve long-term cognitive functions.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Why does moderate beer consumption increase levels of good or HDL cholesterol?<\/h3>\n<p>Beer positively influences lipid metabolism thanks to its antioxidants and low alcohol content. When consumed in moderation, it stimulates the increase of high-density lipoproteins in the bloodstream, which are responsible for collecting excess fat in the arteries and transporting it to the liver for elimination. This process prevents the accumulation of atheroma plaques, drastically reducing the risk of vascular blockages and ischemic heart disease.<\/p>\n<h3>3. How does the dietary silicon present in beer benefit people at risk of osteoporosis?<\/h3>\n<p>Silicon is an essential trace mineral for fixing calcium in bones and synthesizing collagen in connective tissues. During the barley grain mashing process, orthosilicic acid is extracted, a liquid form of silicon that the human digestive system absorbs with much higher efficiency than solid foods. This constant mineral supply stimulates the cells responsible for generating bone mass, improving bone density and preventing bone fragility.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Why can beer be slightly more hydrating than water after exercise?<\/h3>\n<p>The effectiveness of beer as a recovery beverage after training is due to its nature as a hydroelectrolytic solution. Unlike pure water, beer contains simple carbohydrates, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins that are quickly assimilated by the body. As long as consumed in moderate doses and with low alcohol content, this combination of nutrients replenishes minerals lost through sweating and facilitates a slightly faster restoration of cellular water balance.<\/p>\n<h3>5. What is the maximum recommended alcohol dose to avoid reversing the cardiovascular benefits of beer?<\/h3>\n<p>Cardiovascular health studies suggest that the protective effects of beer remain stable only if one does not exceed the equivalent of one standard drink unit per day for women and up to two for men, preferably with volumes containing a maximum of 5% alcohol per liter. Exceeding these medical limits immediately nullifies any benefit, raising blood pressure, damaging heart tissue, and exponentially increasing the risk of developing addictions or liver diseases.<\/p>\n<h2>Additional references<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Homan, M. M. (2004). Beer and Its Drinkers: An Ancient Near Eastern Love Story. <em>Near Eastern Archaeology, 67 <\/em>(2), 84-95. <a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/17738197\/Beer_and_Its_Drinkers_An_Ancient_Near_Eastern_Love_Story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.academia.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mukamal, K. J., et al. (2003). Roles of Drinking Pattern and Type of Alcohol Consumed in Coronary Heart Disease in Men. <em>New England Journal of Medicine, 348 <\/em>(2), 109-118. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa022095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nejm.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Arranz, S., et al. (2012). Wine, Beer, Alcohol and Polyphenols on Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer. <em>Nutrients, 4 <\/em>(7), 759-781. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/4\/7\/759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mdpi.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Gonz\u00e1lez-Mu\u00f1oz, M. J., et al. (2008). Beer and Its Non-Alcoholic Compounds: Role in Preventing Oxidative Stress. <em>Food Research International, 41 <\/em>(9), 869-879. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0924224421001552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.sciencedirect.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Recommended<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/introduccion-al-maridaje-de-cerveza-y-puros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to beer and cigar pairing, everything you need to know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/defines-maestro-cervecero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is and how to become a true brewmaster?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div id=\"thebe-2459279530\" class=\"thebe-adsterra-300-x-250 thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9395258998211551\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9395258998211551\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1930811761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our ancestors drank beer, but so did the Sumerians, who prepared it over 5,000 years ago and even had a goddess dedicated to it named Ninkasi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39341,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","ai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21156],"tags":[21203,21191],"class_list":["post-46726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-beer-consumption","tag-health","pmpro-has-access"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46726"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46727,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46726\/revisions\/46727"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}