Thanks to B-group vitamins, beer relaxes muscles and nerves. Psychic regeneration makes it easier to fall asleep, and as a result, beer is often recommended for treatment of different sleep disorders. Beer owes its qualities to humulene and to lupulite, the active ingredients in hops. Beer contains carbohydrates, 27-30 grams/litre on average, depending on the type of beer.

Different illnesses require specialized diets. Thanks to the special properties of beer, it is a great supplement to a modest meal. Beer can be used in salt-free diets; low-protein diets—its protein content is minimal, and beer is cholesterol- and fat-free and can, as a result, supplement the caloric needs of people suffering from hypertension and from high cholesterol. Beer, especially light beer, boosts the appetite and stimulates and facilitates the digestion of fatty foods.

For about 100 years, beer has been associated with forming a “beer belly.” However, studies show that among all alcoholic drinks, beer is the least responsible for obesity. Of course, it increases appetite, but one should always practice moderation—both in eating as in drinking.