China Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 And not any of that wimpy light beer. The flavorful, hoppy kind. Beer's hops seen to inhibit tumor growth CORVALLIS, Ore., Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Research at Oregon State University shows that beer contains a micronutrient that inhibits cancer-causing enzymes. The compound, xanthohumol, was first isolated by Oregon State 10 years ago and an increasing number of laboratories across the world have begun studying the compound, said Fred Stevens, an assistant professor of medicinal chemistry at Oregon State's College of Pharmacy. The substance comes from the hops plant used to give beer its aroma and flavor, ABC News reported. Most beers made today are low on hops, however, and so don't contain much xanthohumol. But beers such as porter, stout and ales have much higher levels of the compound. Mice studies show that the compound is metabolized quickly by the body, so it's hard to get a large amount in the body at one time, Stevens said. "It clearly has some interesting chemo-preventive properties, and the only way people are getting any of it right now is through beer consumption," he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 COOL I drink Sierra Nevada pale ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 See, I'm doing a public health service by serving quality beer at tailgates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 See, I'm doing a public health service by serving quality beer at tailgates. And God bless you for doing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Mice studies show that the compound is metabolized quickly by the body, so it's hard to get a large amount in the body at one time, Stevens said. According to this, we not only need to drink dark beer, but do so in large quantities, so it's good to know I've been on the right path for years. This is just the kind of research the government should be funding, finally make tax dollars are paying off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Interesting. I knew red wine helped prevent heart disease, now I just need them to tell me how Tequila is healthy for me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Beer with hoppy flavor sucks for the most part. That is why European beer > American Microbrews. American brewmasters have a philosophy that if they do not make hops the main ingredient, then it cannot possibly be good. They couldn't be more wrong. I hope they change it, because there are very few American beers that I like anymore. I'll have Guinness, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I have to pass this on to my shipmates. There is a study about preventing blindness by staring at tig ol bitties and now drinking real beer can save your life. Beer Commercials can get a plug from cancer society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSF Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 As my neighbor said several days ago, it's multi purpose and a good alternative to taking medication because it 1) Keeps ya warm 2) Cleanses your system (as my neighbor said it's like a coolant in your system) 3) Keeps ya from high blood pressure And now wards off cancer.... CHEERS EVERYONE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wskin44 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 And they said I was nuts for pouring Guinness into the beer pong cups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Interesting. I knew red wine helped prevent heart disease, now I just need them to tell me how Tequila is healthy for me:) I will tell you that it is healthy for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hopefully little things like this lead to bigger things. Cancer sucks and I cant wait for there to be a end all cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hopefully little things like this lead to bigger things. Cancer sucks and I cant wait for there to be a end all cure. It seems unlikely that there will be one end-all cure. There are many types of cancer that behave differently and respond differently to treatments. Cancer will likely require numerous cures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 And they said I was nuts for pouring Guinness into the beer pong cups! When you consider that winning at beer pong means someone else drinks your Guinesss, you'll soon realize why we begged you to stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wskin44 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 When you consider that winning at beer pong means someone else drinks your Guinesss, you'll soon realize why we begged you to stop! I pretty much knew my team would "lose" since I could barely stand up. I only poured Guinness in our cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I pretty much knew my team would "lose" since I could barely stand up. I only poured Guinness in our cups. I watched you play, so I'll concede the point. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wskin44 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I watched you play, so I'll concede the point. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I'm glad that you finally see it my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 It seems unlikely that there will be one end-all cure. There are many types of cancer that behave differently and respond differently to treatments. Cancer will likely require numerous cures. Trust me... I know. I just hope in 25-30 years cancer isnt what it is today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Cool I was all bitter when they came out with cervical cancer treatment.. I don't have a Uterin cervex (checking) nope.. But now I got beer for the rest of the pieces/parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 See, I'm doing a public health service by serving quality beer at tailgates. A selfless act if there ever was one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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