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Have you taken your vow of sobriety yet?
You may want to consider rethinking your decision to ditch that cold bottle of beer forever. It turns out, moderate consumption of beer brings unexpected benefits that outweigh its bad effects on your belly. Here are 10 surprising reasons to raise that glass.
1. It reduces your risk for stroke.
Moderate drinking of beer actually cuts down your risk for stroke by a whopping 50% compared to non-drinkers, according to several studies of the American Stroke Association. Consuming moderate amounts of beer on a daily basis helps prevent blood clots that actually block blood flow to the heart, brain and neck. In turn, it prevents ischemic stroke.
2. It lowers your chance of getting heart disease.
Unbelievably, beer has heart protecting power because of its natural antioxidants known as phenols. A study carried out by Fondazion di Ricerca e Cura at Italy showed that people who consumed a pint of beer daily had a 31% less chance of suffering from heart disease. It should be noted that the risk for heart disease also increased in people who drank higher amounts of beer.
