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According to a new study, non-alcoholic beer may be a healthier choice, but it is not entirely harmless in terms of its effect on metabolism.
The consumption of alcohol should be kept as moderate as possible, as it is considered a neurotoxin. It not only affects the brain and nervous system but also the entire health of the body. Excessive consumption can lead to liver damage, cancer, or neurological diseases.
If you still don’t want to give up the pleasure, you can turn to non-alcoholic alternatives—non-alcoholic wine or beer. And although this approach is better for your health than heavy drinking, a new study suggests that non-alcoholic beers are anything but harmless. “Non-alcoholic beer is increasingly being consumed as an alternative to alcoholic beverages. However, the benefits and risks are not yet fully understood. We found that they have an unfavorable effect on metabolism, mainly due to their calorie and sugar content,” the researchers said in a commentary on their findings.
As part of a study, scientists from Germany and the United States followed 44 healthy young men who drank either two 330 ml bottles of non-alcoholic beer or water daily for four weeks. They underwent regular blood tests to monitor the effects on their bodies.
Scientists have found that drinking two bottles of non-alcoholic beer a day is enough to spike blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The drinks led to an accumulation of insulin in the blood—another risk factor for diabetes. Levels of harmful cholesterol and triglycerides—blood fats linked to heart disease—also increased in some non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beers. Many are also high in calories, which can increase the risk of obesity.
The dangers were greater for non-alcoholic wheat beers and so-called mixed beers, which are often flavored with orange or lemonade. Lighter, non-alcoholic beers of the pilsner type or with an alcohol content of no more than 0.5 percent were slightly less harmful.
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