[Non-Sequitur]

But researchers say don't rush out to stock the refrigerator because the ingredient is present in such small amounts that a person would have to drink more than 17 beers to benefit.

Is that 17 beers a day? A week? An hour? What? And can I deduct my brewskis as a medicinal expense?

[Disambiguator]

I've had more than 17 beers in my lifetime, but like you point out, there is no time period context, so this statement is not helpful in any way.

[Libloather]

And can I deduct my brewskis as a medicinal expense?

They still sell smokes at drug stores - right? Sounds good to me...