Women who drink moderate amounts of beer may be strengthening their bones, according to Spanish researchers.
Their study of almost 1,700 women, published in the journal Nutrition, found bone density was better in regular drinkers than non-drinkers.
But the team added that plant hormones in the beer rather than the alcohol may be responsible for the effects.
Experts urged caution, warning that drinking more than two units of alcohol a day was known to harm bone health.
Osteoporosis is a common problem for post-menopausal women, increasing the risk of disabling bone fractures later in life.
Further research
Scientists have been hunting for supplements which might help women maintain the strength of bones into old age. The study authors, from the University of Extremadura in Caceres, said they did not recommend anyone drank beer to boost bone health, but said that ingredients of beer called phytoestrogens deserved further research.Read more...
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