In addition to silicon – it is also present in water, cereals and vegetables – beer provides carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and, according to recent research by the University of Extremadura published in the journal Nutrition , it is rich in phytoestrogens . These chemical compounds are similar to human estrogens, female hormones whose levels decline at menopause in women, increasing the risk of osteoporosis.
According to experts, moderate consumption of this drink (one can for non-pregnant women and a maximum of two for men per day) has a place in a healthy diet , as it has been shown to also reduce cardiovascular events and the possibility of suffer infections, by boosting the immune system, as has been proven in mice.