I knew it, but there’s now scientific evidence to back it up. Tests have revealed that men who drink beer may reduce their chances of developing prostate cancer. Experiments have shown that xanthohumol, a compound derived from the hops in beer, blocks a chemical reaction that can lead to the development of cancer.
Study leader Dr Clarissa Gerhausa, from the German Cancer Research Centre in Heidelberg, said:
"We hope that one day we can demonstrate that xanthohumol prevents prostate cancer development, first in animal models and then in humans, but we are just at the beginning."
It was previously suggested that the compound could reduce the chances of females getting breast cancer.
Cheers, I’m off to the fridge to get a nice healthy beer. A James Squire Sundown Lager to be precise.
There is another way to reduce the chance of prostate cancer. Use it or lose it.
I new it was the nectar of the Gods.When my lass tells me I’m drinking too much,I’ll just say’trying to keep healthy pet!’