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Feb 9, 2010 7:46 am US/Pacific

Study: Beer May Help Build Strong Bones

DENVER (CBS) ― A moderate amount of beer may be a bone builder, according to a study from the National Institute of Health.

Researchers found beer contains silicon, an ingredient which is known to help build bones.

"But not all beers are silicon-equals," said CBS station KCNC-TV in Denver's Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida. "The study looked at 100 different beers."

The recommended amount of silicon ranges from 20 to 50 milligrams a day.

"Pale ales top the list of bone builders. They contain an average of 36 milligrams of silicon," Hnida said. "That's followed by regular ale with 33 milligrams, regular lagers have 24, wheat beers have about 18 and light beers have about 16 milligrams."

Hnida said silicon can be found in foods such as fish, apples, bananas, corn and other fruits and vegetables, but it appears the silicon in beer is more easily absorbed by the body."

"But remember, drinking more beer won't make your bones unbreakable," warned Hnida. "In fact, drink too much and your bones will actually lose calcium making them weaker."

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