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Drinking the odd pint may help prevent bone fractures, according to a US study.
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Drinking the odd pint may help prevent bone fractures, according to a US study.
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It may not be uppermost in the minds of pub goers eager to slake their thirst, but could aid negotiations on the domestic front. A regular pint, it turns out, helps strengthen the bones and prevent fractures in old age (so long as you don't drink too much of it and fall over).
Beer is a significant source of silicon, which is a key ingredient of the diet that helps to improve bone mineral density.