Can Beer Make You Smarter?

As my hometown of Asheville, North Carolina has been named “Beer City USA” several times in the past few years, there’s hardly a week that goes by without someone asking me, “Is beer good for your brain?” While beer is not an ideal substitute for your healthier hydrating agents (such as water), a few compounds contained in this beverage are showing great promise as treatment options for everything from gut health to brain function.

Hops for Your Health

Some of the most interesting research into the possible health benefits of beer has focused on one particular ingredient: hops. Brewers have been flavoring …read more