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Title: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: bijou on August 14, 2009, 11:38:53 AM
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A study found that the bones of women who drink beer regularly are stronger, making them less likely to suffer from osteoporosis.

It is thought that the high level of silicon in beer slows down the thinning that leads to fractures and boosts the formation of new bone, the journal Nutrition reports.


Beer is also rich in phytoestrogens, plant versions of oestrogen, which keep bones healthy. ...
link (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6014310/Beer-could-stop-bones-going-brittle.html)

Sorry guys this only applies to women.  :cheersmate: :lmao:
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: Chris_ on August 14, 2009, 12:05:53 PM
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It is thought that the high level of silicon in beer...

That explains a lot right there.   :-)
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: Wayne on August 14, 2009, 12:37:48 PM
5h1t!!!!!!!!!!! All that beer wasted for.......oh wait .I forgot   it tastes good too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: Chris_ on August 14, 2009, 01:05:47 PM
If this is true, my bones should be shatter-proof at this point.  :-)
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: NHSparky on August 14, 2009, 02:06:02 PM
Not gonna stop me from trying out that theory.
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: SilverOrchid on August 14, 2009, 04:19:03 PM
And here I am drinking stupid, healthy milk. If only my corner mart had Harp's Lager.  :bawl:
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: Chris_ on August 14, 2009, 04:22:41 PM
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Beer could stop bones going brittle

(http://wellhungover.net/images/the_simpsons_18thwho.jpg)

Beer...  Is there anything it can't do?  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: Chris_ on August 14, 2009, 04:33:03 PM
 :beer: A wholesome drink yippee!!
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: Chris_ on August 14, 2009, 09:35:40 PM
(http://wellhungover.net/images/the_simpsons_18thwho.jpg)

Beer...  Is there anything it can't do?  :cheersmate:
....make DUmmies think clearly.
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: BlueStateSaint on August 15, 2009, 11:29:15 AM
....make DUmmies think clearly.


 :cheersmate: :beer:

Too true!
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: Chris_ on August 15, 2009, 11:43:05 AM
....make DUmmies think clearly.


That would require the addition of braincells for the beer to kill, sold separately.
Title: Re: Beer could stop bones going brittle
Post by: BlueStateSaint on August 15, 2009, 02:41:34 PM
That would require the addition of braincells for the beer to kill, sold separately.

Now you've done it--given the DUmb****s a convenient excuse. ::) ::) ::)