Posted on 12/11/2012 1:41:01 PM PST by NormsRevenge
Got a cold? Treat yourself to a cold one.
A new study, reports Agence France-Presse, suggests that a chemical compound in beer can help the human body fight the virus behind the common cold.
Of course, there are some important caveats. First, the study was conducted and published by Sapporo Breweries, a Japanese beer manufacturer, through its Sapporo Medical University. And secondly, an adult would have to drink about 30 cans of beer to get enough humulone, the compound said to have anti-viral properties.
The humulone found in hops, one of beer's three main ingredients, gives the alcoholic drink its signature bitter taste.
Still, if the research holds up under scrutiny, the extraction of humulone could have potential medical benefits. As AFP reports, scientists at the university said the compound was effective in curbing the respiratory syncytial virus.
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I don't know if it has ever been proven that the Chinese ever reached America, but there seems to be evidence for some Polynesians reaching the western coast of South America.
Here in Canada 15 beers will do it. 10 if it’s Creemore Pilsner.
Just chug the entire bottle of Everclear
That will have you looking like Helen!
“suggests that a chemical compound in beer can help the human body fight the virus behind the common cold.”
No it doesn’t. Believe me. I would know.
“an adult would have to drink about 30 cans of beer to get enough humulone, the compound said to have anti-viral properties.”
That seems fair. :-)
Even beer has its limits.
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