Non-Alcoholic Beverages & Health
Non-alcoholic beer actually does contain a small amount of alcohol because of how its produced: up to .5 percent. Is it healthier than real beer? Scientists differ in opinion. Some say that drinking non-alcoholic beer in moderation can reduce the risks of heart disease and cancer. Others have found evidence that non-alcoholic beers effectsincreasing dopamine levels in the brainare so similar to those of real beer that these beverages can cause recovering alcoholics to relapse. In any case, be wary before driving after drinking non-alcoholic beer. Because these drinks contain small levels of alcohol, you still can reach your limit by drinking several of them.
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