Monday, June 12, 2006

Ingredient in Beer May Prevent Prostate Cancer

CORVALLIS, Ore. — A main ingredient in beer may help prevent prostate cancer and enlargement, according to a new study.

Oregon State University researchers say the compound xanthohumol, found in hops, inhibits a specific protein in the cells along the surface of the prostate gland.

The protein acts like a signal switch that turns on a variety of animal and human cancers, including prostate cancer.

Why couldn't I have been in studies like this when I was an undergraduate? I would have been quite happy to take part in this study.

Beer helps prevent prostate cancer. Wine helps prevent high blood pressure.

In honor of this earth-shattering study, I have to ask - What kind of alcoholic drink are you?

You scored as Tequila Shot. You are a Tequila Shot. You are strong-minded and well known. Sometimes you can be intimdating and a lot of people look at you as a challenge.

Tequila Shot

79%

Long Island Iced Tea

64%

Beer

57%

Champange

54%

Sex on the Beach

43%

What kind of alcoholic drink are you ?
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