Beer could reduce the chances of developing osteoporosis. So say University of California researchers. Specialists on osteoporosis are treating the news cautiously, saying while they're always glad to hear of anything that might improve bone health, they don't advise anyone drinks more beer on the basis of these studies.

'Course not. That would be a recipe for disaster: drink too much of any alcohol and you'll probably fall over. And break your bones.

Posted on Friday 23rd April 2010 in Ingredients