How many beers should be drunk per day? The CSIC reveals the amount that is healthy

A group of Spanish researchers from the CSIC has prepared the document Moderate beer consumption and its effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health: an updated review of recent scientific evidence, recently published in the journal Nutrients, which reveals the number of beers that can be Take daily to appreciate its health benefits.

The article states that available data suggest that moderate beer consumption is associated with lower cardiovascular risk. For other health effects, such as those of general or abdominal obesity, a recent study suggests that moderate consumption of non-alcoholic or traditional beer does not increase body weight in obese individuals. Additionally, moderate beer consumption has been associated with a decreased risk of diabetes in men and increased bone density, which reduces fracture risk in the elderly. However, what is a moderate consumption.

According to this review, moderate alcohol consumption of 196 g/week (28 g/day or approximately 700 ml of beer daily) for men and 112 g/week (16 g/day or approximately 400 ml of beer daily) for women has been associated with some health benefits. However, it should be noted that the recommended weekly amounts of alcohol should be spread out over several days and not include episodes of heavy drinking or binge drinking,” he says.

“In conclusion, we consider that an approximate intake of one beer per day for women (about 400 ml) and one or two for men (approximately 700 ml) could be defined as a moderate consumption of beer, as long as said consumption is distributed to throughout the week, without bingeing and in the context of mealtimes, as is customary in Mediterranean countries”, explains Dr. Ascensión Marcos, director of the Immunonutrition group of the Department of Metabolism and Nutrition of the Institute of Science and Food and Nutrition Technology (ICTAN) of the CSIC, and one of those responsible for this review.

It is important to bear in mind that the possible beneficial effects of beer are only observed when consumption is moderate and responsible, by healthy adults, within the framework of a healthy and balanced diet. Also, if you are taking medication, if you are going to drive, and in the case of pregnant or lactating women, you should opt for a non-alcoholic beer.