Drinking beer may keep bones strong and prevent osteoporosis
Added 05.03.2010
Silicon in beer increases bone mineral density
Silicon is one of the most abundant elements on earth and our body needs it for many things including to form collagen in bone and connective tissue, such as tendion and ligaments. Silicon is also essential for bone health because it increases bone mineral density by helping to increase calcium absorption into the bones.Beer is rich in silicon and a new study suggests the alcoholic beverage may very well help keep bones strong and may even help prevent osteoporosis. Study researchers say beers containing the most silicon are the ones which have higher levels of malted barley and hops.
In the UK, three million people are affected by osteoporosis and one in two women and one in five men over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture.
References:
Casey, T. & all. "Silicon in beer and brewing." Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture." February, 2010.
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