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04/11/2018 / By Janine Acero

Scientists study how proteins affect the quality, flavor and bubbles of beer

People have been brewing beer for thousands of years, but few studies have explored the science behind the process of making one of the most popular alcoholic beverages of all time. A study published in the Journal of Proteome Research did just that – in particular, focusing on the role of proteins in making better, tastier beer. […]

03/04/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Compounds from hops shown to benefit metabolic syndrome sufferers

A study conducted by the Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University showed that a group of compounds obtained from hops could boost cognitive and other functions in people with metabolic syndrome. The results of their research were published in an issue of the journal Scientific Reports. The research focused on xanthohumol (XN), a prenylated flavonoid […]

02/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Have beer with your pizza instead of coke: Compounds in the hops help prevent conditions caused by a high-fat diet, such as diabetes

According to recent research, the compounds in beer can actually prevent a slew of medical conditions such as diabetes. It can even lower your blood pressure and decrease your weight. The compound called xanthohumol, which is found in hops, could reverse the damage done by ingesting high-fat diets that can result in metabolic syndrome, which […]

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