BEER - fights cancer - TalkSoccer

**Frank Cunha** · 18-03-2008, 09:51 PM

Breaking from Newsmax.com

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 — 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 — 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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**jec1** · 18-03-2008, 10:01 PM

The only thing that beats' cancer is -- DIET and EXERCISE!

I don't buy what researchers says, because in a year from now they'd be saying it might be the cause. All I know is, certain foods that we digest are probable causes of certain diseases, you should eat a lot of greens.... vegetables are good fighters against cancer.

**Jager** · 19-03-2008, 05:17 AM

Actually, I believe it to a certain extent. I also believe that wine has the anti-oxidants that fight it also.

Its funny though, if you abuse booze, it will most certainly kill you. However in moderation, I believe its very healthy for you.

And Jec is also right, best way is not too smoke, exercise and eat healthy.

Scarlet Ibis · 25-03-2008, 01:57 PM

Someone had to have made that one up! LOL

**bandini** · 04-04-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarlet Ibis

Someone had to have made that one up! LOL

who cares? If my doc gave me advice like this, I'd go visit him more often. If sex, beer, pizza and tv were great for you we'd all live forever