According to a new study, lager beer may benefit men’s intestinal health.
Researchers have shown that males who consume one alcoholic or non-alcoholic lager per day have a more diversified collection of gut microorganisms, which may lessen the risk of some chronic diseases.
According to the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, when ingested in moderation it can promote gut flora, which plays a role in digestion.
In the study, 19 men were divided into two groups and instructed to consume a 330ml bottle of either alcoholic or non-alcoholic lager with their evening meal for four weeks.
After the test period, both groups exhibited more bacterial diversity in their gut microbiome and improved intestinal health.
One of the study’s authors, Professor Ana Faria of the University of Lisbon, stated: “One beer each day, with or without alcohol, can be utilized as a strategy to boost our microbiota as part of a balanced diet.
“However, we must be cautious with the findings so as not to send the message that more is better.”
Men between the ages of 23 and 58 were randomly separated into two groups for the study.
They were instructed not to alter their physical activity or eating habits.
After the investigation, feces samples revealed that men had a wider variety of gut flora.
Studies have indicated that the presence of more species of bacteria reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
Beer includes polyphenols and bacteria that can influence the diversity of gut flora.
An earlier study demonstrated that when men and women drink non-alcoholic lager beer for thirty days, the variety of their gut microbiome increases.
