Compound In Beer Found To Boost Brain Function.

A new study out Oregon State University has shown they say that beer, or at least one of its ingredients, could boost brain function. The magic ingredient? That would be the hops.

Before to toast to your smarts know that  a leisurely bottle is unlikely to have any intellectual benefit, because a person would need to drink the equivalent of 3,520 pints a day to stand any chance of boosting their cognitive abilities in which case you’d be to blotto for anyone to understand your brilliance. Oh pooh.

What researchers believe is that a type of flavonoid found in hops and beer – called xanthohumol – improved cognitive function in young mice.

Flavonoids are compounds found in plants that often give them their color and scientists have been studying them in blueberries, dark chocolate and red wine to uncover any potential benefits that could help fight cancer and heart disease to name a few.

Scientists hope that xanthohumol could be used to treat metabolic syndrome, a condition associated with obesity and high blood pressure, as well as age-related deficits in memory. The rare micronutrient is found in the hops, commonly used to make beer.

I think I’ll stick with chocolate and crossword puzzles.

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