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Beer may inhibit carcinogens
NEW YORK, Jan 07 (Reuters Health) -- Japanese researchers have
given beer drinkers something to cheer about as they hoist a pint.
Beer, they say, may protect against certain carcinogens that are
produced in food when it is cooked.
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In their study, the researchers tested 24 different beers, including 17
lagers, four stouts, two ales and one nonalcoholic beer from 11
countries. All but the nonalcoholic beer and one lager showed ``potent
inhibitory effect'' against mutagens found in several types of
heterocyclic amines (HAs), according to study authors. The stouts
were the most effective.
Japanese sake, red and white wines, and brandy were also effective,
but whiskey was not, nor was ethyl alcohol in the concentration found
in beer.
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Previous studies on beer consumption and cancer risk have been
conflicting. Several studies have linked beer consumption to colon
cancer and lung cancer. But another study cited by the authors
suggested that moderate beer consumption may reduce the risk of
endometrial cancer.
SOURCE: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry January 1999.
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