And while such pathogens won’t survive in beer, sharing glassware or bar food with sniffly friends could easily lead to infection (pro-tip: don’t share; wash your hands constantly).
And don’t let the fear of flu keep you from enjoying a good craft beer. According to recent studies, moderate beer consumption can actually be good for the health of adults.
According to AFP (Agence France-Presse), results of recent medical tests in Japan show that ingesting large amounts ofhumulone, the key ingredient in hops (which give beer aroma and bitterness), might help fend off a form of seasonal sickness in adults, specifically “RS”, or Respiratory Syncytial virus, which can lead to severe forms of pneumonia and bronchitis in children.
Read on for several other health benefits of beer.
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