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Review
. 2020 Aug 27;25(17):3910.
doi: 10.3390/molecules25173910.

Effects of the Non-Alcoholic Fraction of Beer on Abdominal Fat, Osteoporosis, and Body Hydration in Women

Marta Trius-Soler  1   2   3 , Arnau Vilas-Franquesa  4 , Anna Tresserra-Rimbau  1   2   3 , Gemma Sasot  1   2 , Carolina E Storniolo  1   2   3 , Ramon Estruch  3   5 , Rosa M Lamuela-Raventós  1   2   3
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Review

Effects of the Non-Alcoholic Fraction of Beer on Abdominal Fat, Osteoporosis, and Body Hydration in Women

Marta Trius-Soler et al. Molecules. .

Abstract

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.

Keywords: bioactives; ethanol; health; hops; humulones; malt; menopause; phytoestrogen; polyphenol; prenylnarigenin.

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Conflict of interest statement

Anna Tresserra-Rimbau and Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventós have received funding from The European Foundation for Alcohol Research (ERAB). Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventós has received lecture fees and travel support from Cerveceros de España. Ramon Estruch is a Board Membership of Cerveza y Salud, Madrid (Spain) and of Fundación Dieta Mediterránea, Barcelona (Spain), and has received lecture fees and travel support from Brewers of Europe, Brussels (Belgium) and Organización Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva, Madrid (Spain).

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