Beer After Exercise May Be Better Than Water, Study Finds
Friday, November 02, 2007
Having a beer after exercise could do you more good than drinking water, a new study suggests.
Beer can help someone who has sweat regan liquid better than water, the bubbles help to quench thirst and the carbohydrate in beer help replace lost calories, Spanish researchers say.
The study results came from testing 25 college students asked to do strenous exercises in 104-degree temperatures. They were then split into two groups, one given beer and other water to help them recover. The tests were conducted over several months.
The hydration effect in those who drank beer was "slightly better" than those who drank water, said study leader, professor Manuel Garzon of Granada University.
The results have been met with some scepticism as previous studies have shown most alcoholic drinks increase the amount of liquid lost through urination.
Dr James Betts, a nutrition expert from Bath University in Britain, said a moderate amount of beer might be just as good as water at helping the body retain liquid, but was unlikely to be better.
"If you are dehydrated to start with following exercise, a beer, as opposed to a spirit, probably does not have a high enough concentration of alcohol to induce a diuretic (increased urination) effect," Betts said.
linkage i can't find the original source article tho... sleuth away... Maybe there is logic and sound reasoning behind Bauer's Growler
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yea, haven't you ever heard of carb-loading :P
yeah but i usually do it with Gatorade...
um, i would be very happy if all my competitors started drinking beers to recover. maybe that shit works if you're 21.
hmm, i've been trying that all season and it doesn't seem to be helping.
Welcome to the dark side. It is very nice and cozy here. All are welcome, all are welcome. Growlers for everyone.
SWEEEEET!
Break out the Belgian ales!
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