Four Great Reasons to Drink Beer in 2007

My dad, now that he brews his own beer(a resounding applause can be heard), is part of the Brewers Association. He subscribes to their periodic newsletter, and this week's edition had this to say:

A brochure produced by the Breweres of Europe gives the following information about the health benefits of consuming alcohol in moderation for healthy adults...

#1) Drinking Beer is Good for Your Heart

There is compelling evidence that moderate beer drinkers have a substantially reduced risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack, when compared to teetotalers.

Additional evidence shows that moderate drinking may be protective against the most common form of strokes.

It is estimated that an intake of approximately three alcholic drinks a day should
reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 24.7%( 1 drink = 8.5 U.S. liquid oz.)

Beer is as good as wine for protecting your heart. The American Heart Association has said that "there is no clear evidence that wine is more beneficial than other forms of alcoholic drink."

#2) Moderate Consumption of Beer Reduces the Riske of Type 2 Diabetes

Sudies show a reduced incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in men and women who are moderate drinkers. Compared to non-drinkers, men who consume one to two beers a day have a 36% less risk of Type 2 Diabetes.

#3) Drinking Beer Reduces The Risk of Osteoporosis

Recent research shows that moderate beer drinking has a protective effect on bones, thus reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

#4) Beer Consumption Reduces the Risk of Kidney Stones

Daily consumption of beer is shown to reduce the risk of kidney stones by 40%