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SAR_boats · 02-08-2010, 07:14 PM

Yup, apparently some researcher figured out that if you drink dark ales regularly it can strengthen bones. No wonder why biking and beer go together so well.

http://www.thinq.co.uk/news/2010/2/8...-boffins-find/

Beer can be good for the bones, researchers have discovered. In fact, some types of beer are so rich in dietary silicon that their regular intake can cut the chance of developing diseases like osteoporosis.

So, while supping pints of your average lager like Wife Beater or Kronenberg will simply get you sozzled, downing ales containing higher levels of malted barley and hops can get you sozzled and boost your bones allowing you to survive that inevitable stumble into the gutter on the way home.

According to the study by researchers at University of California, beer is a good source of dietary silicon and around half the silicon in beer can be easily absorbed by the body.

The researchers quaffed up to 100 different beers and studied production methods, publishing their findings in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.

A spokesperson from the the National Osteoporosis Society, confirmed that previous studies found that some alcohol consumption could be beneficial to bones.

Charles Bamforth, lead author of the University of California, said, "Beers containing high levels of malted barley and hops are richest in silicon.

"While most of the silicon remains in the husk during brewing, significant quantities of silicon nonetheless are extracted into wort and much of this survives into beer," he added.

The National Osteoporosis Society recommends those of us with bones do not increase their beer intake on the back of these findings. Switching from lager to real ale could help though, we humbly suggest.

A separate study published today gives boozers more pause for thought. Research from the US Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention organisation suggests that drinking two or more soft drinks per week doubles the risk of developing pancreatic cancer

jasonmason · 02-08-2010, 07:43 PM

Boats, you are my freaking hero.

Heyitsdave · 02-08-2010, 07:53 PM

Yep, I saw that story this afternoon and just knew it would show up here.

CPATCRASH · 02-08-2010, 07:53 PM

That's what I'm talkin about!!!!!

MemBrain · 02-08-2010, 08:10 PM

i'll continue the research freely.

bvader · 02-08-2010, 08:18 PM

Hmmm thought it said

"Drink Beer Get a Strong Boner"

(my first inappropriate post ever)

SeanC · 02-08-2010, 08:19 PM

I'm down with this.

Cosmo64 · 02-08-2010, 08:21 PM

Did my part with a little Newcastle tonight!

simonmtb · 02-08-2010, 09:06 PM

Woooo Hoooooo. Off to the liquor store for some preventive medicine

kanga · 02-09-2010, 12:22 AM

For a moment after a quick glance at the headline I thought we had a Viagra replacement

GravityGear · 02-09-2010, 01:00 AM

hell yes. this calls for more visits to the ct lounge for more alesmith products... now to find some more wee heavy

piccadilly · 02-09-2010, 04:30 AM

The Irish have been on to this for years. They have even served up Guinness in hospitals because of its high iron content.

Guinnness for strength! mmmm.

02-08-2010, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
SAR_boats Booze Bikes n Boomsticks	Drink beer and get strong bones! Yup, apparently some researcher figured out that if you drink dark ales regularly it can strengthen bones. No wonder why biking and beer go together so well. http://www.thinq.co.uk/news/2010/2/8...-boffins-find/ Beer can be good for the bones, researchers have discovered. In fact, some types of beer are so rich in dietary silicon that their regular intake can cut the chance of developing diseases like osteoporosis. So, while supping pints of your average lager like Wife Beater or Kronenberg will simply get you sozzled, downing ales containing higher levels of malted barley and hops can get you sozzled and boost your bones allowing you to survive that inevitable stumble into the gutter on the way home. According to the study by researchers at University of California, beer is a good source of dietary silicon and around half the silicon in beer can be easily absorbed by the body. The researchers quaffed up to 100 different beers and studied production methods, publishing their findings in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. A spokesperson from the the National Osteoporosis Society, confirmed that previous studies found that some alcohol consumption could be beneficial to bones. Charles Bamforth, lead author of the University of California, said, "Beers containing high levels of malted barley and hops are richest in silicon. "While most of the silicon remains in the husk during brewing, significant quantities of silicon nonetheless are extracted into wort and much of this survives into beer," he added. The National Osteoporosis Society recommends those of us with bones do not increase their beer intake on the back of these findings. Switching from lager to real ale could help though, we humbly suggest. A separate study published today gives boozers more pause for thought. Research from the US Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention organisation suggests that drinking two or more soft drinks per week doubles the risk of developing pancreatic cancer __________________

02-08-2010, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
jasonmason born 200 years too late	Boats, you are my freaking hero. __________________ Son of Steppie. "I guess i can take that abuse from you, you walk the walk of the criminal element of SSociety" - Chewyeti

02-08-2010, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
MemBrain Legal Drugmaker	i'll continue the research freely. __________________ MemBrain (CJ)

02-08-2010, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cosmo64 Senior Member	Did my part with a little Newcastle tonight! __________________ Damn...this was much easier 20 years ago!

02-08-2010, 09:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
simonmtb Digging for fun.	Woooo Hoooooo. Off to the liquor store for some preventive medicine __________________ "Democracy may sometimes be undermined by the money that pays for it." Heckler frame:http://www.socaltrailriders.org/clas...ate=1260223940

02-08-2010, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Heyitsdave Senior Member	Yep, I saw that story this afternoon and just knew it would show up here.

02-08-2010, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
CPATCRASH	That's what I'm talkin about!!!!! __________________ Daily thought: Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs! Cowboy

02-08-2010, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
bvader Ride Long and Perspire	Hmmm thought it said "Drink Beer Get a Strong Boner" (my first inappropriate post ever)

02-08-2010, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
SeanC Senior Member	I'm down with this.

02-09-2010, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
kanga	For a moment after a quick glance at the headline I thought we had a Viagra replacement __________________ To expand your comfort zone, you have to leave it! http://www.BioniconUSA.com http://www.OTBMBC.com http://www.CORBAmtb.com

02-09-2010, 01:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
GravityGear Senior Member	hell yes. this calls for more visits to the ct lounge for more alesmith products... now to find some more wee heavy __________________ i take you to the limit. it's your decision to go beyond that.

02-09-2010, 04:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
piccadilly Member	The Irish have been on to this for years. They have even served up Guinness in hospitals because of its high iron content. Guinnness for strength! mmmm.

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