International Beer Day 2017: Five surprising health benefits of drinking beer!

New Delhi: Every year, the first Friday of August is celebrated as the International Beer Day throughout the world.

There are three main purposes of this day. They are:

• To meet friends and enjoy the taste of beer.
• To celebrate those responsible for brewing and serving beer.
• To unite the world under the banner of beer, by celebrating the beers of all nations together on a single day.

Though we all have heard that drinking beer is not good for health, not many people know that the drink can be surprisingly healthy.

Here are a few health benefits of drinking beer:

Promotes kidney health

Moderate consumption of beer helps in promoting good kidney health as the drink aids in handling gallstones or kidney stones. But one should always remember to consult the doctor before consumption.

Helps build stronger bones

Beer contains high amount of silicon that helps in promoting good bone health by stimulating bone-building cells. The estrogenic effect of beer also helps attain healthy bones.

Helps lower cancer risk

As the drink is high in antioxidants and flavanoids, consuming moderate beer helps in reducing the risk of developing cancer, especially prostate cancer for men.

Reduces risk of heart diseases

Regular consumption of beer reduces the risk of developing heart diseases by 30 percent. The drink also has good anti-clotting effects that help in keeping blood vessels clean, free and healthy.

Boosts brain health

Consuming light to the medium or limited amount of beer helps in reducing the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.