Beer reduces risk of Prostate Cancer

Studies reveal that drinking beer may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. An ingredient in the beer called ‘Xanthohumol’ does this work. It was previously discovered that this same compound prevents breast cancer by blocking the effects of Estrogen, now researchers have discovered that the same compound also blocks the effects of the male hormone, androgen.

The findings were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, held in Houston, Dec. 6-9, 2009