Beer Fights Cancer
Researchers
are always looking for the magic bullet to kill cancer, and now they
may have found it in a surprising place — a glass of beer! (Who knew?)
It turns out that hops, which is the flavor component of beer, contains
a cancer-fighting compound called xanthohumol.
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Xanthohumolturns out to be toxic to several kinds of human cancer, including
prostate, ovarian, breast, and colon. Further, it inhibits enzymes that
can activate the development of cancer, and also helps detoxify
carcinogens. It even seems to slow down tumor growth in the early
stages. Scientists are trying to produce hops that contain even more
xanthohumol, and the Germans are racing to develop a "health" beer.
But
wait — there's more! Other compounds in hops are potent phytoestrogens
which may help with post-menopausal hot flashes and also prevent
osteoporosis.
Beers
that provide the most benefits contain the most hops, and include
strong brews such as ale, stout, and porter. In general, the darker the
beer, the better. For those who can't stand beer, herbal supplements
made from hops contain the highest concentrations of beneficial
elements.
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