TY - JOUR

T1 - Effects of the non-alcoholic fraction of beer on abdominal fat, osteoporosis, and body hydration in women

AU - Trius-Soler, Marta

AU - Vilas-Franquesa, Arnau

AU - Tresserra-Rimbau, Anna

AU - Sasot, Gemma

AU - Storniolo, Carolina E

AU - Estruch, Ramon

AU - Lamuela-Raventós, Rosa M

N1 - (Ekstern)

PY - 2020

Y1 - 2020

N2 - Several studies have shown that binge drinking of alcoholic beverages leads to non-desirable outcomes, which have become a serious threat to public health. However, the bioactive compounds in some alcohol-containing beverages might mitigate the negative effects of alcohol. In beer, the variety and concentration of bioactive compounds in the non-alcoholic fraction suggests that its consumption at moderate levels may not only be harmless but could also positively contribute to an improvement of certain physiological states and be also useful in the prevention of different chronic diseases. The present review focuses on the effects of non-alcoholic components of beer on abdominal fat, osteoporosis, and body hydration in women, conditions selected for their relevance to health and aging. Although beer drinking is commonly believed to cause abdominal fat deposition, the available literature indicates this outcome is inconsistent in women. Additionally, the non-alcoholic beer fraction might improve bone health in postmenopausal women, and the effects of beer on body hydration, although still unconfirmed seem promising. Most of the health benefits of beer are due to its bioactive compounds, mainly polyphenols, which are the most studied. As alcohol-free beer also contains these compounds, it may well offer a healthy alternative to beer consumers.

AB - Several studies have shown that binge drinking of alcoholic beverages leads to non-desirable outcomes, which have become a serious threat to public health. However, the bioactive compounds in some alcohol-containing beverages might mitigate the negative effects of alcohol. In beer, the variety and concentration of bioactive compounds in the non-alcoholic fraction suggests that its consumption at moderate levels may not only be harmless but could also positively contribute to an improvement of certain physiological states and be also useful in the prevention of different chronic diseases. The present review focuses on the effects of non-alcoholic components of beer on abdominal fat, osteoporosis, and body hydration in women, conditions selected for their relevance to health and aging. Although beer drinking is commonly believed to cause abdominal fat deposition, the available literature indicates this outcome is inconsistent in women. Additionally, the non-alcoholic beer fraction might improve bone health in postmenopausal women, and the effects of beer on body hydration, although still unconfirmed seem promising. Most of the health benefits of beer are due to its bioactive compounds, mainly polyphenols, which are the most studied. As alcohol-free beer also contains these compounds, it may well offer a healthy alternative to beer consumers.

KW - Bioactives

KW - Ethanol

KW - Health

KW - Hops

KW - Humulones

KW - Malt

KW - Menopause

KW - Phytoestrogen

KW - Polyphenol

KW - Prenylnarigenin

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85090106298&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.3390/molecules25173910

DO - 10.3390/molecules25173910

M3 - Review

C2 - 32867219

AN - SCOPUS:85090106298

VL - 25

JO - Molecules (Print Archive Edition)

JF - Molecules (Print Archive Edition)

SN - 1431-5157

IS - 17

M1 - 3910

ER -