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Beer and health: from myths to science

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition volume 66, pages 869–870 (2012)Cite this article

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The 6th Beer and Health Symposium entitled ‘From myths to science’ was held on 20 September 2011 in Brussels. The objective of this symposium was to answer the following questions, of which most of them are related to the persisting myths that exist regarding the health effects of beer consumption:

  1. 1)

    Is beer as good for your heart as wine?

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    Does beer consumption have an effect on cognition and dementia?

  3. 3)

    Does beer make you fat?

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    Is beer good for the bones?

  5. 5)

    Is beer effective for rehydration after sports?

  6. 6)

    Are non-alcoholic versions of beer good for breastfeeding women?

  7. 7)

    What is the role of beer in the Western society?

Is beer as good for your heart as wine?

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  1. Dutch Beer Institute, Wageningen, The Netherlands

    A Sierksma

  2. Division of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands

    F J Kok

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The Brewers of Europe, uniting 28 national brewers’ associations in Europe, financially supported the 6th Beer and Health Symposium. FJK was chair of the symposium and received a standard honorarium from the sponsors. AS is employed as director of The Dutch Beer Institute and FJK is chair of the board. This institute is funded by the Dutch Brewers, which is the trade organisation of the eight largest beer brewers in The Netherlands. The Dutch Brewers are member of The Brewers of Europe.

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Sierksma, A., Kok, F. Beer and health: from myths to science. Eur J Clin Nutr 66, 869–870 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2012.30

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