Reasons why beer may be good for you

By Luke Rix-Standing
Updated June 12 2018 - 7:37am, first published June 11 2018 - 8:36pm
Beer contains a high proportion of silicon, a key component of bone construction, research shows.
Beer contains a high proportion of silicon, a key component of bone construction, research shows.

Thomas Jefferson once said: "Beer, if drunk in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health." Though he may not always be right about the temper - ask the bouncers at any nightclub - he may be surprisingly correct about the health claim.

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