Is Guinness really 'good for you'?
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Guinness, the famous stout beer, had among its famous slogans of the 1920s, '30s and '40s such health claims such as "Guinness is good for you" and "Guinness for Strength."
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Though you wouldn't rank it as healthful as a vegetable, stouts in general, as well as other beers, may be justified in at least some of their nutritional bragging rights.
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Most beers contain significant amounts of antioxidants, B vitamins, soluble fiber and prebiotics, which promote the growth of "good" bacteria in your gut.
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Guinness has a fair amount of folate among imported beers. Folate is a B vitamin that our bodies need to make DNA and other genetic material.
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Moderate alcohol consumption may also protect against heart disease.
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