A pint beer better workout water say scientists
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I found this article quite intriguing:
A pint of beer is better for you after a workout than water, say scientists
By DAVID DERBYSHIRE
Last updated at 01:15 02 November 2007
Yesterday we were warned of the health dangers associated with alcohol - not to mention bacon, ham and sausages.
Today there is more cheering news from a different set of scientists.
They have come up with the perfect excuse for heading to the pub after a game of football or rugby.
Their research has shown that a glass of beer is far better at rehydrating the body after exercise than water.
Scroll down for more...
beer
Beer benefits: Researchers suspect that the sugars, salts and bubbles in a pint may help people absorb fluids more quickly
Read more...
* MICHAEL HANLON: 'Ignore these scaremongers - I'm not giving up my bacon butties!'
Researchers suspect that the sugars, salts and bubbles in a pint may help people absorb fluids more quickly.
The finding, which comes from a study at Granada University in Spain, will be welcome news for the legions of evening and weekend sports enthusiasts who enjoy a postmatch pint.
It will also ease the worries of those still digesting the report from the cancer experts who linked alcohol and other products to an increased risk of some forms of the disease.
Professor Manuel Garzon, of Granada's medical faculty, made his discovery after tests on 25 students over several months.
They were asked to run on a treadmill under stifling temperatures of 40C (104F) until they were close to exhaustion.
Once they were on the point of giving up, researchers measured their hydration levels, concentrationability and motor skills.
Half were then given two half pints of Spanish lager to drink, while the rest were given water.
Both groups were then allowed to drink as much water as they wanted.
Professor Garzon said the rehydration effect in the students who were given beer was "slightly better" than among those given only water.
He believes the carbon dioxide in beer helps quench the thirst more quickly, while beer's carbohydrates replace calories lost during physical exertion.
Based on the studies, the researchers have recommended moderate consumption of beer - 500ml a day for men or 250ml for women - as part of an athlete's diet.
A typical person loses around a litre of water for every hour of exercise in sweat.
People who fail to rehydrate after exercise are more likely to feel tired, fuzzyheaded and suffer headaches.
A spokesman for the Campaign for Real Ale said "moderate levels" of beer had beneficial health effects.
Past studies have shown that sensible drinking of one or two units a day can reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, diabetes and Parkinson's disease, he said.
The ingredients of beer - which include malted barley, hops and yeast - are rich sources of vitamins and minerals.
Dr James Betts, an expert in post-exercise rehydration at Bath University, said: "People think of alcohol as being a diuretic, but if you are already hydrated, a small amount of beer could be a way of getting the fluid in."
The best way of rehydrating after exercise was with a sports drink containing sugars, water and salt, he added.
A pint of beer is better for you after a workout than water, say scientists
By DAVID DERBYSHIRE
Last updated at 01:15 02 November 2007
Yesterday we were warned of the health dangers associated with alcohol - not to mention bacon, ham and sausages.
Today there is more cheering news from a different set of scientists.
They have come up with the perfect excuse for heading to the pub after a game of football or rugby.
Their research has shown that a glass of beer is far better at rehydrating the body after exercise than water.
Scroll down for more...
beer
Beer benefits: Researchers suspect that the sugars, salts and bubbles in a pint may help people absorb fluids more quickly
Read more...
* MICHAEL HANLON: 'Ignore these scaremongers - I'm not giving up my bacon butties!'
Researchers suspect that the sugars, salts and bubbles in a pint may help people absorb fluids more quickly.
The finding, which comes from a study at Granada University in Spain, will be welcome news for the legions of evening and weekend sports enthusiasts who enjoy a postmatch pint.
It will also ease the worries of those still digesting the report from the cancer experts who linked alcohol and other products to an increased risk of some forms of the disease.
Professor Manuel Garzon, of Granada's medical faculty, made his discovery after tests on 25 students over several months.
They were asked to run on a treadmill under stifling temperatures of 40C (104F) until they were close to exhaustion.
Once they were on the point of giving up, researchers measured their hydration levels, concentrationability and motor skills.
Half were then given two half pints of Spanish lager to drink, while the rest were given water.
Both groups were then allowed to drink as much water as they wanted.
Professor Garzon said the rehydration effect in the students who were given beer was "slightly better" than among those given only water.
He believes the carbon dioxide in beer helps quench the thirst more quickly, while beer's carbohydrates replace calories lost during physical exertion.
Based on the studies, the researchers have recommended moderate consumption of beer - 500ml a day for men or 250ml for women - as part of an athlete's diet.
A typical person loses around a litre of water for every hour of exercise in sweat.
People who fail to rehydrate after exercise are more likely to feel tired, fuzzyheaded and suffer headaches.
A spokesman for the Campaign for Real Ale said "moderate levels" of beer had beneficial health effects.
Past studies have shown that sensible drinking of one or two units a day can reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, diabetes and Parkinson's disease, he said.
The ingredients of beer - which include malted barley, hops and yeast - are rich sources of vitamins and minerals.
Dr James Betts, an expert in post-exercise rehydration at Bath University, said: "People think of alcohol as being a diuretic, but if you are already hydrated, a small amount of beer could be a way of getting the fluid in."
The best way of rehydrating after exercise was with a sports drink containing sugars, water and salt, he added.
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I'm so happy.0
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God made water, man made beer. I'm stickin' with the water.
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One of the reason so many marathons and 1/2 marathons have beer at the finish line!! (that and it keeps runners like me going!!!)0
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makes sense really... Now off to slam a 12 pack after the gym.... :glasses:0
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WooHoo!!!! :drinker:0
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I'll stick with my protein shake and water after my workout, though I do love a good pint.0
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They saw what they wanted to see.
Beer also inhibits protein synthesis. Making it harder to build muscle.
And it causes a decrease in testosterone, once again harder to build muscle.
And increases estrogen. Hello man tits.
Ill stick with my protein shake and oats.0 -
The best way of rehydrating after exercise was with a sports drink containing sugars, water and salt, he added.
And this.0 -
I am one of those that will stay with water. I can not stand the taste of beer. But I do love a glass of wine under a certain circumstances.0
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God made water, man made beer. I'm stickin' with the water.
He turned water into wine
I drink it all water, wine and beer! NOTHING tastes better then an ice cold beer after an hour or so of working in that sunny garden! Problem is some of us like beer in the same way we like Brats. One can never be enough. 0 -
God made water, man made beer. I'm stickin' with the water.
He turned water into wine I drink it all water, wine and beer! NOTHING tastes better then an ice cold beer after an hour or so of working in that sunny garden! Problem is some of us like beer in the same way we like Brats. One can never be enough.
If you study the greek text, it wasn't fermented, it was just juice, but I don't really care, I know why I won't drink it .... You guys can do whateva you want
PLUS alchohol almost ruined my life once upon a time seriously that's another reason I won't. AND I am clumsy enough on my own haha 0 -
They saw what they wanted to see.
Beer also inhibits protein synthesis. Making it harder to build muscle.
And it causes a decrease in testosterone, once again harder to build muscle.
And increases estrogen. Hello man tits.
Ill stick with my protein shake and oats.
agreed! man boobies LOL0 -
Yeah I don't eve really drink beer ever, I just thought it was interesting enough to share and get some convos goin.0
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Everything in moderation :drinker:
Wine, beer, chocolate, coffee, etc, so many foods that have good things in them if you can just control your urge to gorge on them.0 -
:drinker:
Lol, one in each hand...a balanced diet huh!0 -
I personally love having a beer or two after running or spending a day hiking! IMO there is nothing wrong with enjoying a few drinks every now and then.0
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God made water, man made beer.
Thank God for that! :drinker: :drinker:0 -
I love a cold beer after an intense workout. It's not only refreshing but calming.0
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God made water, man made beer. I'm stickin' with the water.
If God made man and man made beer, then essentailly God made beer haha.0 -
Yay beer!:drinker:0
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