What are the benefits of Beer?

I have an ice chest full of Heineken left over from Thanksgiving. This year I didn't overdo it with the desserts and I hope to keep that going through Christmas, into the new year to be prepped for the summertime.... But I am definitely going to drink this beer. I'm just curious about the benefits. Please share your anecdotal experience, and science based information if you have any. Happy Holidays!

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I think beer helps fight off stones. (Might be the hops)Which also help with sleep.The alcohol portion is typically whats gets a bad rap. I think its cancer growth and liver damage (in excess)But theres been alot of back and forth articles about beer/wine being healthy for longevity and being the substance that assists things that kill you lol.

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Lots of benefits. It’s very visible in the hospital statistics and mortality data:

Myocarditis (Inflammation of the heart muscle).
Bone marrow suppression.
Dementia via toxic metabolites or -> thiamine depletion.
Liver disease.
Various cancers (oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophageal) (1.8 \~ 2.3 fold increase).
Pancreatic cancer.

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Unfortunately for all of us (especially my love of red wine), alcohol doesn’t really have any health benefits. Check out the video in the link. He gives a good breakdown on current research and there are links to all of the sources he mentions in the video.https://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-any-benefits-of-alcohol-outweigh-the-risks/

For what it’s worth, I’m heartbroken as well.

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Studies evaluating the relative benefits of wine versus beer versus spirits suggest that moderate consumption of any alcoholic beverage is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease. New England Journal of Medicine