Friday, January 19, 2018

Drinking beer makes people smarter

American scientists from the University of Oregon shared the results of a study showed that the foam the drink has the property to improve the function of the human brain, protecting it from problems with memory and improving cognitive abilities. In the beer researchers We discovered the miracle substance that is a kind of flavonoid - xanthohumol.

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  A hard component spoken name proved contained in hops, which goes to production of beer. This type of flavonoids, plant compounds, which are often determine the color. During the experiment with young mice, scientists have seen that xanthohumol improves cognitive function in rodents. Animals receiving this component with food, showed cognitive flexibility that allows them to easier to adapt to changing environmental conditions, the tests have shown that the in a specially designed maze.
 
  Generally flavonoids as According to many experts, have a mass of potential benefits for health human. For example, it is assumed that these compounds are able to assist in the fight against cancer and heart disease. Xanthohumol, which was found in hops, can be used for the treatment of metabolic syndrome - a condition associated with obesity and high blood pressure and problems with memory, manifest with age, wrote the researchers from the United States.
 
  However, this rare microcell has a tangible effect on the brain only when the consumer it in high doses. That is, slowly drunk a glass of beer will not a beneficial effect on intelligence. According to the calculations, in order to have increased human cognitive abilities, it is necessary to drink at least 2,000 liters of beer in day. Xanthohumol doses used in the study may be obtained only as an additive. (READ MORE)


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