You can put this story into the optimistic or ‘glass half full’ category because although the headline is exciting, the research is at a very preliminary stage.
A group of scientists from Milan found that chemicals responsible for the ‘hoppy’ flavour in some beers appeared to limit the clumping of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer’s. It was a basic lab experiment, but it indicates further research may be profitable. Needless to say, consuming alcohol comes with its own risks, and it is too early to recommend drinking beer to protect brain health. It’s also worth pointing out that these benefits are linked to particular kinds of beer, not beer in general.
Initial reports suggest the ‘hoppy’ chemicals may trigger or enhance autophagy. Autophagy is a process of cell survival and maintenance based on the recycling of cell components such as proteins.
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