Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
Summary
New research shows that beer contains vitamin B6, which is important for brain, blood, and immune health. Some beers, including non-alcoholic ones, can provide a noticeable amount of this vitamin, but experts say beer should not be counted as a main source of nutrients.Key Facts
- Vitamin B6 helps the brain, blood, and immune system work well.
- A typical beer serving can provide about 15-20% of daily vitamin B6 needs.
- Non-alcoholic beers that are fully fermented and then have alcohol removed can have higher B6 levels.
- Bock beers have the highest B6 content, followed by lagers and wheat beers; rice beers have the least.
- Men need about 1.4 mg of vitamin B6 daily, women need about 1.2 mg.
- Beer contains between 0.3 mg and 1 mg of B6 per liter.
- True vitamin B6 deficiency is rare because many foods contain it, such as meat, fish, oats, potatoes, and chickpeas.
- Health experts advise getting vitamins mainly from a balanced diet, not from alcoholic drinks.
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