12 Unbelievable Health Benefits In One Six-Pack (#9 Is Our Favorite!)

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5. Beer Is a Great Hair Conditioner

Beer has long been used as a terrific hair conditioner. Since it is high in both yeast and B vitamins, it is terrific at treating dandruff and can give you super soft, extra shiny locks. Simply rinse your hair with a bottle or can of beer two or more times each week for more manageable hair with no flakes!

6. Beer Lowers Blood Cholesterol

If your doctor has told you that you need to lower your blood cholesterol levels, then indulging in a daily glass of beer only makes sense! The barley in beer contains a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucans, which is known to lower blood cholesterol.

7. Beer Is Good for the Brain

Want more brainpower? Get out the beer! Rush University Medical Center researchers found that beer reduces the risk of memory problems later in life by as much as 23 percent! It also lowers the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease because moderate beer consumption stimulates the growth of new brain cells. Beer also allows the brain to become more flexible and more attentive, which can improve reasoning power, concentration, and memory. We are talking about moderate consumption, remember, because too much beer does the exact opposite of all the things mentioned here.

8. Beer Reduces the Risk of Diabetes

There have been numerous studies that have found that drinking beer in moderation can lower the risk of developing diabetes. Beer also increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin due to the alcohol content. In another beer-fueled Harvard study, this one on 38,000 middle-aged men, researchers found that those who drank no more than two beers each day reduced their risk of developing diabetes by about 25 percent.

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