The Advocate #3

Is taking Beer  healthy?

Watching closely, vehemently and with a stern face, the debatable and controversial report brought to me after long weeks of gravitating to the microbial world, made me dumb founded, surprised and at the same time mouth-sealed.
Alcohol, over years has been attributed to substance that is dangerous, poisonous, deadly, killing, bitter, unappealing and generally labelled injurious. But to my greatest surprise, the report was contrary to my opinion.
 

Beer is an alcoholic drink brewed by fermenting malt (cereal grains such as sorghum and barley) with sugar and yeast flavoring it with hops. The word “fermentation” was what got the fermenter (Yeast, a Fungi of the genus Saccharomyces) talking. I could not but fold my hands as a result of their multiple replicating and fermentation processes.
 

Speaking on the raw materials used in brewing beer, he said, “Barley is a major cereal whole grain commonly found in bread, beverages and various cuisine of every culture. Whole grains are important sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are not found in refined grain, if you really don’t know. Consuming Barley have benefits for the heart, blood pressure, and bones. Also, it helps in maintaining healthy weight as well as providing a high percentage of an individual’s daily requirement of manganese and selenium. Well, you people conclude and judge so easily.
 

“We are the ones responsible for the fermentation of the barley or sorghum and sugar present in the beer solution. Beer unlike other alcoholic drink is very rich. Aside from the fact that we are present in the mixture as probiotics, we impact life benefit you people cannot just predict”.
 

The explanation given by Saccharomyces cerevisiae imprinted twelve (12) surprising benefits of beer.
 

Beer keeps your kidney healthy. Each bottle of beer reduces the risk of developing kidney stones by 40%.
Beer helps better digestion. Especially dark beer made from barley contain up to 1g of fibre that helps intestinal transit.
Beer lowers bad cholesterol. The fibre in beer lowers level of LDL cholesterol.
Beer increases vitamin B level. Since fermentation is as a result of live organisms, synthesis of B-vitamin especially B1, B2, B6 and B12 is high.
Beers for stronger bones. Silicon in beer contribute to higher bone density.
Beer can cure insomnia due to the lactoflavin and nicotinic acid present in it, promotes sleep.
Beer reduces risk of heart attack.
Beer helps prevent blood clots
Beer boosts memory. Beer drinkers are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Beer helps combat stress.
Beer when it is warm serve as a remedy for cold.
Beer makes skin more beautiful. Certain vitamins in beer can regenerate the skin and have a positive impact on pigmentation and your skin becomes smoother and suppler.
 

The advocate had a little argument on the topic. He advocated that some other food component can give as much as what the beer will give. Also, he concluded on the fact that alcohol content in beer can make a man get tipsy.
 

The reply from the microbial world was that anything taken in excess can be deadly. He said, “If you take the most nutritious meal in excess will later result in a bad affect. So, taking a moderate amount or a glass of beer without getting addicted to it can be lifesaving”.