Physiologically active ingredients in beer… Help the gut microbiome
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It has been shown that beer can help intestinal health to the extent that it is comparable to lactic acid bacteria. The result is that beer is rich in beneficial compounds for the intestines, which can improve intestinal health and improve immunity. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]It has been shown that beer can help intestinal health to the extent that it is comparable to lactic acid bacteria. Beer is rich in beneficial compounds for the intestines, which can improve intestinal health and improve immunity.
Researchers including Silu, a student at Dalian University Medical School in China, found that beer contains essential amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements involved in regulating human physiological functions. The malt and hops in beer contain polyphenols.
The polyphenols and other nutrients in beer are fermented and broken down by the microbial community residing in the outer mucosal lining of the intestine and interact with the microbial community in the inner mucosal lining. At this time, various metabolites are produced and circulated, and a microbial community with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects is created. They may also contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer, and neuropathy.
Moreover, researchers The chemical changes that accompany beer fermentation, the bioactive compounds produced during brewing, and the microbes contained in beer may have similar or even greater effects than probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms that enter the body and have beneficial effects on health. Probiotics are contained in kimchi, kombucha, cheese, and yogurt.
According to the researchers, combining studies in humans and animals, moderate beer consumption can have a beneficial effect on the immune system compared to heavy drinking or complete abstinence. However, excessive consumption beyond the recommended amount can cause health problems such as increased intestinal inflammation, liver disease, and endotoxemia, so be careful.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the amount of alcohol consumed per serving that minimizes the harmful effects of drinking is within 40 g of alcohol for men and 20 g for women. In terms of beer, men should drink less than 1L and women should drink less than 500ml. However, exceptions are made when even a small amount of drinking is accompanied by side effects such as flushing or when there is an underlying disease.
The study was published in the nutrition journal ‘Frontiers in Nutrition’ under the title ‘Beer-gut microbiome alliance: a discussion of beer-mediated immunomodulation via the gut microbiome’.
◆ Article help: Choi Hye-rim, intern reporter
2023-09-02 04:19:32
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