Which beers have the most vitamin B - a must for heart health, immunity and good mood
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- German scientists analyzed 65 beers, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic varieties, to assess their vitamin B6 content and potential health benefits, focusing on beers brewed with suppressed fermentation techniques.
- The study found that beers made from barley, wheat, and brewer’s yeast are rich in vitamin B6, with bock beer (barley-based) having the highest levels, followed by lagers, dark lagers, wheat beers, and rice beers with the lowest content.
- There was no significant difference in vitamin B6 content between alcoholic and nonalcoholic beers, though some nonalcoholic lagers contained notably higher B6 levels, providing up to 59% of the US recommended daily allowance.
- Vitamin B6 deficiency is linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, inflammation, and certain cancers, making beer a potentially valuable dietary source of this essential nutrient.
- While experts recommend obtaining B vitamins primarily through diet, nonalcoholic beer could offer an alternative source for those who avoid alcohol or have limited intake of meat and other B6-rich foods.
