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Beer Fights Cancer
Researchers are always looking for the magic bullet to kill cancer, and now
they may have found it in a surprising place #x2014; a glass of beer! (Who
knew?) It turns out that hops, which is the flavor component of beer,
contains a cancer-fighting compound called xanthohumol.
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Xanthohumol turns out to be toxic to several kinds of human cancer,
including prostate, ovarian, breast, and colon. Further, it inhibits enzymes
that can activate the development of cancer, and also helps detoxify
carcinogens. It even seems to slow down tumor growth in the early stages.
Scientists are trying to produce hops that contain even more xanthohumol,
and the Germans are racing to develop a “health” beer.
But wait #x2014; there’s more! Other compounds in hops are potent
phytoestrogens which may help with post-menopausal hot flashes and also
prevent osteoporosis.
Beers that provide the most benefits contain the most hops, and include
strong brews such as ale, stout, and porter. In general, the darker the
beer, the better.
For those who can’t stand beer, herbal supplements made from hops
contain the highest concentrations of beneficial elements.
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