[Proverbs 3-5]

Now just make beer a health food too and I’m covered for the entire summer!

Actually there are arguably health benefits in beer, unfortunately I don't have my references handy.

[ravingnutter]

My facts are never farther away than my beer ; )

The folate found in beer may help to reduce homocysteine in the blood and lower homocysteine levels mean a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Lab studies have found constituents in beer that lower triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol in mice.

Drinking one beer per day reduces blood clotting so some studies found that cardiovascular patients who drank one beer per day also lived longer.

Other studies have found that women who consume one beer each day have improved mental health.

Drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages in moderation may also improve bone density.

Beer is actually a good source of folate, niacin, magnesium, potassium and niacin.

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