02/02/2024 16:58 – UPDATED 02/02/2024 16:58
Non-alcoholic beer is becoming more and more popular. Drink is preferred by those who want to give up alcohol due to medical conditions or simply because they cannot tolerate alcohol. Furthermore, many quench their thirst with a non-alcoholic beer after sports training. But is this really healthy? Here’s what you need to know about this drink. (Continue after photo)
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Alcohol-free beer production has doubled
Alcohol-free beer production has almost doubled in the last 15 years: in 2022 approx. 670 liters. “Germany is now world leader in alcohol-free beer production. Consequently, alcohol-free beer is becoming more and more important for those 1,500 German breweries“, explains the general director of the Association of German Brewers, Holger Eichele. And the offer in supermarkets is increasingly varied. Also read ► Is beer less harmful than strong beer?
Many people like to drink the non-alcoholic alternative after a physical exercise sessioneh, but is it a good idea? We often hear that alcohol-free beer is isotonic. According to the health insurance company AOK, drinks can be differentiated according to the fact that they are isotonic, hypertonic or hypotonic. In simple terms, isotonic means that a drink has about the same concentration of electrolytes like our blood. Such particles can be, for example, minerals, vitamins or sugar molecules. If a drink has fewer dissolved particles than blood, it is called hypotonic. If it has more, it is hypertonic. Isotonic drinks are very suitable after exercise.
Is non-alcoholic beer healthy?
And, yes, alcohol-free beer is isotonic. According to the Consumer Advice Centre, alcohol-free beer is suitable for adults to meet their daily fluid needs. However, it has not been proven to work faster against fatigue symptoms. Also, you should pay attention to the calorie content of non-alcoholic beer. In addition to water, hops, malt, yeast and vitamins, non-alcoholic beers also contain a fair amount of sugar. A 0.33 liter bottle has around 80 calories. If you want to lose weight, you should avoid drinking it after exercise, according to Infrancen.
Good to know: You should note that alcohol-free does not automatically mean that there really is no alcohol at all. A reference to alcohol must appear on bottles only if the alcohol content is 1.2% or more. “If you want a truly alcohol-free drink, you should make sure it says ‘0.0 percent alcohol’ on the label. Only then can you be sure that it does not really contain alcohol,” explains Saskia Vetter from the Schleswig-Holstein Consumer Center. Read also ► The German brewery, at the end. The popular beer brand declared bankruptcy after 468 years
Conclusion: Alcohol-free beer is only partially good for quenching your thirst. Although it is isotonic, it also contains a lot of sugar. If you’re active, you can treat yourself to a non-alcoholic beer every now and then. However, it should not be viewed as a healthy sports drink, but rather as a soft drink.
2024-02-02 15:58:00
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