Both are fermented in yeast, but other than that you wouldn’t think that beer and Bio-Strath had that much in common. But according to a recent study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, beer, like Bio-Strath is good for you.

According to the study, whose findings were published in The Guardian yesterday, beer made from malted barley and hops contains high levels of silicon, which is good for bones and helps prevent osteoporosis. That got us thinking about which is best – beer or Bio-Strath?

Well, beer may be good for your bones but as Dr Claire Bowring of the National Osteoporosis Society points out:

“While low quantities of alcohol may appear to have bone density benefits, higher intakes have been show to decrease bone strength, with an alcohol intake of more than two units per day actually increasing the risk of breaking a bone.”

Also, if you have too much it can be bad for your head!

On the other hand, Bio-Strath doesn’t give you a headache, it improves your physical and mental performance and can help provide you with a feeling of vitality. It’s also rather good at sustaining haemoglobin levels, helping blood to carry oxygen and iron around your body.

Having said that we’re great believers in the saying “everything in moderation”. So, does anyone fancy a pint?