A study proves the effectiveness of beer on intestinal health.
The composition of the beer is crucial.
Frankfurt – There are more bacteria in the human intestinal flora than there are people on earth.
According to the
Federal Center for Nutrition,
there are around 100 trillion bacteria.
If these are imbalanced, various intestinal problems or diseases can be the result.
Therefore, many people take dietary supplements to stabilize the intestines.
But a research team from the Nova University in Lisbon has now found out in a study that a glass of beer can also be good for the intestinal flora, as
reported
by fr.de.
Drinking a glass of beer and doing something for your health at the same time may sound too good to be true for some.
In the study from Nova University in Lisbon, researchers examined two comparison groups aged 23 to 58 years.
19 men drank 330 milliliters of non-alcoholic beer every day for four weeks.
The comparison group drank 330 milliliters of alcoholic beer with 5.2 percent.
Both groups maintained their usual eating habits throughout the experiment.
Which type of beer is particularly good for intestinal health?
After the test period, neither group had gained weight or body fat mass.
Surprisingly, the researchers found a higher diversity of gut microbiota (gut flora) in both groups.
According to the researchers, the reason for the positive development is the hops contained in the beer, which contain polyphenols (plant micronutrients).
This substance is contained in particularly light, bottom-fermented beer.
The composition of this beer, with a mixture of polyphenols and microorganisms, has the greatest health effect on the intestinal flora.
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Researchers found that a beer also contributes to gut health
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Basically, alcohol has a harmful effect on the intestinal flora.
However, the study shows that the good effects of hops could offset the bad effects of alcohol.
The vegetable micronutrients in hops also ensure a healthy intestinal wall.
If this is strengthened, fewer bacteria and toxins can enter the body.
Nevertheless, caution is advised when consuming alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption can become addictive and damage the intestines.
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If the intestinal bacteria are imbalanced, this can also make it difficult to lose weight.
That's why you can lose a few pounds with tips from gut experts.
But an unhealthy gut also has other health implications: Studies have shown that depression can also be caused by poor nutrition and an imbalance in the gut.
Editor's note
The information given in this article does not replace a visit to a doctor.
Only experts can make the right diagnosis and initiate appropriate therapy.
The intake of medication or dietary supplements should be discussed with a doctor beforehand.
How do I keep my gut healthy?
But even non-beer drinkers can get their bowels under control again.
According to
gesundheit.de,
this is achieved with the help of probiotics (viable bacteria), prebiotics (fiber as food for bacteria in the intestine) and synbiotics (which contain both).
These foods contain bacteria and fiber that are beneficial for the intestines:
Probiotics
: yoghurt, kefir, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, apple cider vinegar, bread drink, tempeh (consists of soybeans), miso (Japanese spice paste) and kimchi (consists of Chinese cabbage, among other things)
Prebiotics
: chicory, artichokes, lentils, chickpeas, onions and bananas
However, there are also foods that should be eliminated from the menu for a healthy intestinal flora.
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