Diet Science

Hops & Health: The Surprising Benefits of Beer’s Key Ingredient


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Does beer have a secret superpower? Research shows that moderate, mindful beer enjoyment might be a little healthier than you think. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the research showing the health benefits of the bitter acids and polyphenols found in the compounds that also give beer its flavor and aroma. 


Reference: 

Carbone, K., & Gervasi, F. (2022). An updated review of the genus Humulus: A valuable source of bioactive compounds for health and disease prevention. Plants, 11(24), 3434. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9782902/

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