Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world. Hops, the flowers (or seed cones) of the hop plant Humulus lupulus, make beer bitter and are a key component of beer's flavor and aroma. The distinct, bitter taste of the hops used to flavor its many varieties of beer is something so
Hops are a key component of beer’s flavor and aroma. According to new research, compounds extracted from hop flowers can, in lab dishes, inhibit the clumping of amyloid beta proteins, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Now, scientists have discovered that an especially “hoppy” brew might have unique health benefits. According to recent research, chemicals extracted from hop flowers can, in lab dishes, inhibit the clumping of amyloid beta proteins, which is associated with, a scientific journal of the American Chemical Society.
Although drinking beer may not deliver the Alzheimer’s disease benefits from this discovery, the fact that compounds from hops could serve as the basis for nutraceuticals that combat the development of AD is a reason to celebrate. To identify these compounds, the team of scientists created and characterized extracts of four common varieties of hops using a method similar to that used in the brewing process. In tests, they found that the extracts had antioxidant properties and could prevent amyloid beta proteins from clumping in human nerve cells. The most successful extract was from the Tettnang hop, found in many types of lagers and lighter ales.
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