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According to a new study, non-alcoholic beer is the healthier choice, but it is not harmless in terms of its effect on the metabolism.
Alcohol consumption should be kept to a minimum, as it is considered a neurotoxin. It not only affects the brain and nervous system but also the overall health of the body. Excessive consumption can lead to liver damage, cancer, or neurological diseases.
Those who still don’t want to give up the pleasure can turn to non-alcoholic alternatives—non-alcoholic wine or beer. And although this approach is better for your health than heavy alcohol consumption, 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. But the benefits and risks are not yet known. We have 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 US followed 44 healthy young men who drank either two 330 ml bottles of non-alcoholic beer or water every day for four weeks. They underwent regular blood tests to monitor the effects on their bodies.
Scientists found that consuming two bottles of non-alcoholic beer per day was enough to cause blood sugar levels to spike, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The drinks led to a buildup of insulin in the blood—another risk factor for diabetes. Levels of harmful cholesterol and triglycerides—blood fats linked to heart disease—also rose in some non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beers. Many are also high in calories, which can increase the risk of obesity.
The risks were greater with non-alcoholic wheat beers and so-called mixed beers, which are often flavored with orange or lemonade. Lighter, non-alcoholic beers of the Pilsener type or with an alcohol content of no more than 0.5 percent were slightly less harmful.
- source: heute.at/picture: pixabay.com
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