According to scientists, drinking a beer helps your stomach and is better than trendy health beverages.
Beneficial bacteria in your brew benefits the intestines and boosts the body’s immune system, boffins say.
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They reckon ale is arguably more wholesome than fashionable “good-for-your-gut” fermented drinks such as probiotic beverages and yogurt.
Pub-goers in the UK can enjoy our real ales, which are served in pubs in Britain fresh and without pasteurization.
Polyphenols, a type of antioxidant compound found in beer, is a rich source of this substance.
When paired with your real ale’s fibre content, it shows “the potential to enhance the development of a healthy gut through probiotic mechanisms”.
The study, by China’s Dalian Medical University, says: “When beer is consumed in moderation, the phenols and other nutrients it contains are broken down . . . exerting a range of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects.”
It joins a growing number of scientific works in recent years from researchers in Belgium, Portugal, Romania and Spain who have made the case for beer’s health benefits.
Previous studies have found “beer bioactives” could help prevent conditions including heart disease and improve blood circulation and immune function.