Beer it is generally accepted low alcohol drink, which does not cause harm to the human body when consumed in small doses. Unregulated consumption of alcohol-containing foamy drinks often leads to addiction and causes various diseases. In the 70s of the last century, beer lovers around the world received a worthy foamy alternative - nonalcoholic beer. It is advisable to investigate whether alcohol-free alternatives to traditional beer are actually harmless to consumers.
Production technology and impact on consumers
The technology used by modern manufacturers in the production of the wheat drink will help you get closer to the correct answer. When consuming an intoxicating drink within normal limits, beer is considered to be absolutely harmless to the body. However useful qualities foam are in great doubt. The impact of a product on the consumer is largely determined by the integrity of the manufacturer and the production technology used.
Nonalcoholic beer often produced in factories using equipment and technologies used in the production of traditional hop products. The production process involves the fermentation of barley wort with special yeast. At this stage, there is one technological difference: the soft drink is filtered twice to remove the alcoholic component. The final product contains a minimal amount of alcohol, so the drink does not cause significant harm to the body and health of the consumer.
An interesting fact: a soft drink contains a small proportion of alcohol (within 0.5-0.6%), and therefore is unlikely to be a completely harmless drink.
Double filtration in conditions production workshop does not deprive the composition of the non-alcoholic foam alternative of other substances that are harmful to humans. It is worth noting the content in the composition without alcoholic beer cobalt, malt and hops, providing Negative influence to work endocrine system, kidneys and liver, brain and heart vascular system. Under the influence of cobalt, which is a toxin, the activity of the cardiovascular system becomes weaker.
Fermentation products have an adverse effect on the hormonal system. To the stronger sex one should be wary of the loss of the male component expressed by testosterone, while representatives of the fair half of humanity need to be aware of the nasty consequences - the appearance of a mustache, a deepening of the voice. Most often, men have problems with changes in the shape and size of their breasts and an enlarged abdomen. You should know about all the consequences of drinking a foamy drink in advance!
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Reasons for the popularity of non-alcoholic products
Along with the rapid spread of motor vehicles around the world, interest in drinks that do not contain alcohol has arisen. Among vehicle drivers, maintaining concentration and reaction in road conditions remained the most important. Initially, manufacturers of non-alcoholic foam announced the appearance of a drink designed specifically for drivers. Later the target audience expanded, and the following categories of consumers became lovers of beer without alcohol:
- People who decide to stop drinking alcohol
- Minors
- People with acute and chronic diseases
- Representatives of professions with high degree responsibility, focus and attention
- Pregnant women and nursing mothers
Interesting fact: in non-alcoholic beer contains from 0.2 to 0.6% alcohol, which corresponds to the level of alcohol content in kefir produced in accordance with GOST. Sometimes the alcohol volume reaches 1%.
Benefit or harm?
There is a lot of disagreement on this matter, and it is still not possible to achieve a clear answer. Any foamy drink, be it an alcohol-containing or non-alcoholic drink, poses a threat to the physiological processes of the body. Looking at beer from the other side, the presence of useful microelements And high calorie content product.
One of the main components of production technology is barley, which contains a lot of vitamins. Barley is valuable for the human body because it helps remove cholesterol. If you touch on the harmful side of the product in question, there can be many unpleasant consequences. Consuming a non-alcoholic product increases the likelihood of developing the following diseases:
- Obesity
- Migraine
- Impotence
- Hormonal disorders
- Heart failure
- Kidney and liver diseases
- Gastrita et al.
Important: it is highly undesirable for pregnant women and nursing mothers to drink non-alcoholic beer!
To drink or to refuse: decisive arguments
Let's look at the main reasons why a foamy drink without alcohol is considered harmless and even somewhat beneficial:
- According to research published by Japanese scientists, the soft drink inhibits the growth and development of cancer cells. Corresponding confirmations became known as a result of experiments conducted on animals (data not officially confirmed)
- The alcohol-free foamy drink saturates the consumer’s body with useful substances. Barley malt contains B vitamins, which have a positive effect on the human brain, hematopoiesis and hormonal levels.
- Consumption within established standards(no more than 0.5 liters per day) reduces blood cholesterol levels
- No reasons hangover syndrome and their unpleasant consequences
- Drivers and workers in professions related to high concentration Please note, moderate consumption of non-alcoholic beer is allowed
- Contains fewer calories than traditional alcohol alternatives
Along with positive aspects foamy, the negative qualities of non-alcoholic beer are worth getting acquainted with:
- According to doctors, it is the non-alcoholic version of the product that most often becomes the cause of alcoholism, which is associated with irregular consumption. The consumer believes that he is drinking an absolutely harmless drink, although the composition contains alcohol in a small concentration
- The effect on a man’s hormonal levels is similar to the effect of alcoholic beer. As a result of frequent use, the male hormone, testosterone, is replaced by estrogen - the female hormone begins to dominate. The consequences are an expanding pelvis, growing mammary glands and abdomen, and even a decrease in potency
- Minor content in the drink ethyl alcohol does not serve as a reason for pregnant and nursing mothers to drink beer. The product contains others that are no less harmful to female body components: malt, yeast, hops and cobalt
- To increase foam, some manufacturers resort to chemical processes using cobalt in the composition. This component has a negative effect on the functioning of the kidneys and liver, digestive and cardiovascular systems
- Women who are addicted to non-alcoholic beer should be aware of dramatic changes in their body: the female hormone is replaced by a male one, which is why a mustache appears, the voice becomes rougher and body weight increases
To drink or not to drink your favorite drink, which has become an attribute of evening relaxation for many domestic consumers, is a personal decision for everyone.
Driving and drinking non-alcoholic beer
If you value “zero” for its taste and aroma, but your work involves driving a car or other vehicle, you can drink the product in question, but in small quantities. Since alcohol-containing drinks affect a driver's concentration, drinking a small amount will not harm. Don't forget about the low alcohol content in soft drinks, which can negatively affect your driving performance if you drink a lot!
Most breathalyzers do not detect the presence of foam that does not contain alcohol in the driver's body. And although the driver’s attention and reaction vehicle the product has no effect, harm to the body remains. Consequences of consumption may include belching, heaviness in the stomach and headaches. Characteristic smell from the driver’s mouth will cause the inspector to order an examination in a medical institution, and with a detailed blood test the alcohol content in the blood will become clear.
Compatibility of antibiotics and non-alcoholic beer
In most cases, a soft drink contains a small percentage of alcohol, and therefore consumption during a course of taking antibiotics or diuretics is extremely undesirable! If you do otherwise, be prepared to nullify results achieved or even make the situation worse. A diuretic supplemented with beer puts a greater strain on the kidneys.
By not listening to recommendations, the consumer risks getting allergic reactions, side effects. Intoxication of the body is possible due to the fact that alcohol is excreted much worse. Pay attention to the decrease in the absorption of drugs by the human body, which is facilitated by “null”.
The answer to the question posed earlier is yes, non-alcoholic beer certainly harms the human body if you drink your favorite drink in excessive quantities. However, if you adhere to the established daily norms, the negative impact of the drink on the body’s functioning remains minimal. Traditional alcoholic beer is more harmful to the consumer than a product without alcohol. It is worth remembering the additional components contained in the drink, which are contraindicated for pregnant women and nursing mothers!
There is a large number alcoholic drinks. Some of them are valued for their intoxicating properties, others for pleasant taste. Beer is an alcoholic drink that has become so popular that a non-alcoholic version has been invented. It tastes virtually no different from an alcoholic drink, and contains a minimal amount of alcohol. This article will discuss useful and harmful properties non-alcoholic beer, its chemical composition, recommendations and contraindications for use.
Calorie content and composition
Despite the fact that beer is produced from high-calorie raw materials - wheat, it has a fairly low energy value. The following table will present data per 100 g of product. By norm we mean daily norm nutrients for an adult. 
Chemical composition of this product will answer the question of whether this product is good for health.
Important! Depending on the manufacturer of the beer, its strength varies from 0.2 to 1%, so before consuming such a product, check the alcohol content indicated on the label. Some types of this product provide enough alcohol to be detected by a breathalyzer and can lead to problems with the law.
| Nutrient | Quantity | Norm |
| Calorie content | 43 kcal | 1785 kcal |
| Squirrels | 0.49 g | 78 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.58 g | 213 g |
| Alcohol | 0.5 g | ~ |
| Water | 91.83 g | 2500 g |
| Vitamins: | ||
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin B4 | 10.1 mg | 502 mg |
| Vitamin B9 | 7 mcg | 412 mcg |
| Vitamin PP | 0.52 mg | 19 mg |
| Macronutrients: | ||
| Potassium | 28 mg | 2512 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 1082 mg |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 471 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 1373 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg | 804 mg |
| Microelements: | ||
| Copper | 7 mcg | 984 mcg |
| Selenium | 0.9 mcg | 57 mcg |
| Fluorine | 44.3 mcg | 4213 mcg |
This product has both beneficial features, and harmful, and both are similar to the properties of regular beer.
Benefit
The main advantage of this product is that its use does not interfere with driving.
Did you know? The first production of beer with a strength below 2% was established in America in 1919. Then Prohibition was rampant in the States, and enterprising brewery owners began to reduce the strength of the drink to the permitted limits. The law played into their hands - now a person needed to get drunk large quantity beer. Later, Prohibition was repealed, and the popularity of this drink began to decline.
In addition, the benefits include the following:
- B vitamins strengthen nervous system. They increase the body’s protective functions and protect it from the effects of free radicals;
- potassium and sodium strengthen cardiovascular system, maintain water-salt balance in the body and increase vascular tone;
- Phosphorus, contained in large quantities in this drink, improves the absorption of calcium. Together, these two elements strengthen bone tissue and increase its plasticity;
- its use stimulates the production of serotonin in those who are attached to this product, lifting their mood.
Harm
The negative effects of this drink are especially noticeable due to its long-term use:
- this product is a rich source of phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are plant analogues of female sex hormones that have a negative effect on male body. They inhibit male sexual function, promote breast and hip enlargement, and make the voice higher;
- The non-alcoholic product has a different effect on women. It stimulates excess testosterone production. This is perhaps the only drink that provokes hair growth throughout a woman’s entire body, a deepening of her voice, the appearance of skin problems and menstrual irregularities at the same time;
- Frequent use of this product leads to migraines, sleep disturbances, and irritability. Non-alcoholic beer is also extremely harmful to the liver;
- For people who are addicted to alcohol, consuming this product can trigger the onset of binge drinking.
Can I drink non-alcoholic beer?
During pregnancy
It is not recommended to drink this drink while pregnant. An exception can be made once every few months to get rid of the obsessive desire.
Important! There are three different ways turning the drink into a non-alcoholic one. It is filtered, heated, or used for fermentation by microorganisms that do not produce an alcoholic fermentation reaction. The most quality product considered filtered.
In the early stages
In the first three months of pregnancy, vital organ systems of the fetus develop. Since this product disrupts hormonal levels, problems with implantation of the embryo into the endometrium of the uterus are possible. Frequent use Drinking non-alcoholic beer in the early stages of pregnancy can cause miscarriage and the development of deformities in the baby.
In the second trimester
At this time, the fetal reproductive system, its body, and brain activity begin. Non-alcoholic beer, being saturated with phytoestrogens, will have an adverse effect on the reproductive system of the fetus. It can also lead to placental insufficiency, fetal hypoxia and even intrauterine death. 
In the third trimester
During this period, all the main systems of the fetus are already formed, and it begins to gain body weight. The third trimester is the safest period for drinking soft drinks, as the fetus's protective functions increase. It is still not recommended to use it, but one bottle will not cause harm to the body of pregnant women.
When breastfeeding
During breastfeeding, the baby's body receives most of the substances contained in beer, including phytoestrogens. These substances entering the fragile body during breastfeeding disrupt the child’s hormonal levels, and this is fraught with problems with reproductive function in adulthood. At breastfeeding The use of this product is prohibited.
Did you know? A new round of popularity for non-alcoholic beer began in the 1980s. A campaign for sober driving was launched in Europe, and the development of a drink that could satisfy the needs of beer lovers became an urgent need. The production technology was ready by 1983, but non-alcoholic beer was put into commercial production only five years later.
When taking antibiotics
This drink is incompatible with antibiotics, since even a small amount of alcohol distorts and enhances the effect of drugs on the human body. Moreover, it has the property of entering into various reactions with medicines and give side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low-grade fever. 
It should be remembered that beer has a strong diuretic effect and overloads the kidneys, which is unacceptable when treated with antibiotics.
When encoding
Since the soft drink tastes the same as a regular drink, a person who had a history of alcohol addiction may return to it. There is no point in putting yourself at risk to satisfy a food craving.
During lactation
There is an opinion that beer can be consumed by young mothers to increase lactation. Soft drink does not cause such an effect, since the processes of alcoholic fermentation stop in it at the very beginning.
Together with mother's milk, the baby will be given all the substances that got into it during the process of assimilation of beer. These substances are harmful to him and disrupt his hormonal levels.
For pancreatitis
The carbon dioxide contained in this drink irritates the gastric mucosa and disrupts the functioning of the pancreas.
Also beer has a high glycemic index. These indicators make it an unacceptable drink for pancreatitis. 
For gout
The soft drink disrupts the functioning of the kidneys and makes it difficult to eliminate urea. The content of purines, which break down to uric acid, is no lower in it than in regular beer, so it is as harmful to the body as a regular drink.
Non-alcoholic beer is a drink with controversial health benefits. It is often used by people who are not recommended to drink alcoholic beverages due to health problems or the need to drive vehicles.
Regular consumption of this drink leads to impaired kidney function, imbalance hormonal levels. Such beer really does not cause intoxication, but it brings more harm than good.
There are two ways to get non-alcoholic beer - not to let it ferment or to rid the finished beer of alcohol. You can remove alcohol from the drink by evaporation or pass it through a special membrane that has the property of retaining alcohol. In any case, such a drink cannot differ from the usefulness of the products that are included in its composition.
With any method of producing non-alcoholic beer, a small percentage of alcohol remains in the final drink, approximately the same as in kvass. But the taste of the drink directly depends on the processing method. Unfermented beer can hardly be called beer at all; its taste is very different from traditional drink. All kinds of acidity regulators and flavorings, which are supposed to improve the taste of the drink, can be harmful to the body. Unfortunately, the beer from which the alcohol has been evaporated also does not have a wonderful taste, so we can say that only the membrane method makes non-alcoholic beer similar to a traditional drink.
Dubious benefit
People drink non-alcoholic beer to feel the taste of the drink if they cannot get drunk. In some cases, the benefit of such beer is manifested in the fact that the human body receives microelements and vitamins that are contained in barley malt. In particular, this applies to various B vitamins. In this case, it is better to use a product of incomplete fermentation, since it is in it that the vitamins are preserved to a greater extent. You should pay attention to the composition of such beer and choose options with a minimum of additives.
Unfortunately, non-alcoholic beer can hardly be called healthier than regular beer, since its preparation uses hop cones, which contain small quantities morphine It is this that is one of the main causes of widespread beer alcoholism. In addition, even non-alcoholic beer contains fusel oils, which are the most harmful component resulting from fermentation. Of course, both hops and fusel oils are not so harmful in the absence of alcohol, but you still shouldn’t lean on non-alcoholic beer.
It should be noted that hops contain a large amount of phytoestrogens, which are an analogue of female sex hormones. It is thanks to them that men get problems with potency and a beer belly. Thanks to a large number phytoestrogens, non-alcoholic beer can be recommended for consumption by women with hormonal disorders.
Non-alcoholic beer, the same one, the mention of which for some reason immediately brings to mind the rubber woman. Noticed how much of it appeared in Lately? Advertising, that's understandable. The rulers decided that if a bottle of beer appeared on the television screen, the nation would immediately fall into drunkenness, fornication and decadence. Beer advertising is prohibited. That’s why manufacturers began to advertise non-alcoholic products, in order to promote the “right” thing. But it turned out that non-alcoholic beer is still popular and almost all Russian brands have acquired their own non-alcoholic counterpart. And it's not just about advertising. With a general decline in the beer market, the growth in sales of the non-alcoholic segment amounted to tens, if not hundreds of percent.
This, of course, has to do with the low base (before this, practically no non-alcoholic products were produced) and with that very advertising. However, if the stereotype about the inflatable woman was persistent, then who would buy and drink this beer? And it sells in quite good volumes.
However, prejudices against non-alcoholic beer are still strong and this is due to the fact that people perceive it as an ersatz substitute for alcoholic beer. It is not right! We do not perceive the same kvass as a replacement for beer or strong beer with a more “rich” and “effective” version of the usual one. However, there are (and quite a few) people who think exactly this way. But you and I are not like that and we see the difference in styles, and non-alcoholic beer is a separate style that needs to be measured by a separate standard.
Personally, I perceive it exactly as a separate style, a separate drink, and I buy and drink “non-alcoholic” not to try to deceive my receptors, my body, but because of the taste. Yes, imagine, I like the taste of non-alcoholic beer! With one amendment - not everyone. But I don’t like any regular beer either. I drink non-alcoholic to simply quench my thirst in the middle of the day (and maybe in the evening), not because someone forbids me to drink alcohol, but because at the moment I don’t want it. We not only drink beer, but also tea, kefir, lemonade, and just water. Is this a beer replacement? No. Same with its non-alcoholic version, you just need to consider it as a separate drink and not as a replacement. Moreover, now there are many varieties and there is plenty to choose from.
Quite often the question is asked, how is non-alcoholic beer produced and brewed? There are several ways.
The first method, the most “racially correct”, correct one is dialysis.
The finished, alcoholic beer is “filtered” through a special dialysis unit (such as for blood purification), which separates the alcohol. At the same time, the taste of beer is preserved as much as possible, although of course it changes as the alcohol goes away. Alcohol in beer also gives taste and when it is removed, the wort and malt tones of course become brighter and more noticeable, which is something most people don’t like in non-alcoholic beer.
This method is very good, but very expensive, because... This kind of equipment is not cheap. And since, until recently, the volume of production of non-alcoholic beer was very, very small, few people wanted to spend money on it. Baltika and the Klin plant have dialysis units. It is by dialysis that Baltika No. 0 is produced; until recently, Russian-made non-alcoholic beer was better.
Method number two, the most common, is interrupted fermentation.
Currently, the most common method of producing non-alcoholic beer is the so-called interrupted fermentation. The wort is only allowed to begin to ferment and fermentation is immediately interrupted by lowering the temperature, and then additionally carbonating, pasteurizing and filtering the beer. It is clear that the resulting beer is sweetish and strongly reeks of wort. In principle, you can not start fermentation at all, but carbonate the unfermented wort, which I think some people do, judging by the taste.
However, even with this method, you can get a decent result. By playing around with mashing, you can make the wort less sweet, and a good amount of hops for boiling and, most importantly, for cold hopping, can quite hide this sweetness that we don’t like, and simply give the beer taste and aroma. This is exactly how “Zhiguli Barnoe non-alcoholic” and Czech “Bakalar Nealko” are made. Non-alcoholic Zhiguli is currently my favorite in this style. It’s exactly what I said above - simply delicious. There is much more hops in it than in “natural” Zhiguli. Apparently, I'm not alone in my preferences. In the nearest Pyaterochka, boxes of this beer run out quickly and often, because of this, I cannot buy it there.
Method number three, rare - evaporation.
As the name implies, alcohol is removed by evaporation. This does not necessarily mean boiling the finished beer. At low pressure, not even at boiling point, alcohol evaporates from the finished beer most quickly. I don’t even know who is using it now? In general, I don’t know much about this method, I just heard they did it in Europe in the 70-80s of the last century. You understand that this method not only removes alcohol from the beer, but also causes significant damage to its taste. In addition, you probably need some additional equipment. After all, it’s not like a cooker should do this?!
Most people who drink non-alcoholic beer justify this by the fact that, unlike alcohol-containing drinks, it does not have harmful effects on the body. Is this really true or is it just advertising campaign to attract clients?
The composition of non-alcoholic beer is similar to regular beer foamy drink. The drink contains: useful material For human body, represented by carbohydrates, proteins, microelements and vitamins, and elements that have a detrimental effect on health: foam stabilizers, which cause diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system. If the composition of non-alcoholic beer is completely identical to an ordinary drink, then what exactly is their difference? And the differences lie only in the level of alcohol content: regular beer contains up to 15%, non-alcoholic beer up to 1.5%.
Non-alcoholic beer - harm or benefit?
The media very often flashes information that doctors and scientists have identified the benefits that non-alcoholic beer has on the cardiovascular system. Scientists from the country rising sun“concluded that drinking this drink reduces the risk of development. They obtained similar conclusions by conducting an experiment on experimental mice, which were divided into two subgroups. Both subgroups of mice were subjected to injections that included very strong injections (under their influence, cancerous tumors are formed). But the only difference was that the first subgroup of mice consumed plain water, when the second group is non-alcoholic beer. The results were stunning: mice that drank non-alcoholic beer had an immune system much more resistant to carcinogens than rodents that drank plain water.
But is non-alcoholic beer really that healthy? Certainly not. Despite all the assurances from manufacturers that consuming this drink does not have a negative effect on the body, this is another myth. Firstly, abuse of beer, even if it contains a minimum of alcohol content, is the main reason for the development of alcoholism. In many printed publications you can see information that drinking beer prevents the spread of alcoholism among the population. In fact, it is much more serious than the abuse of stronger alcoholic beverages.
Second negative consequence consumption of this drink is that in men the production slows down. This leads to the fact that female hormones begin to actively operate in the body, which contribute to breast enlargement and also suppress libido. Women who consume non-alcoholic beer in their diet, on the contrary, suffer from increased levels of testosterone in the body, which causes the growth of male-type facial hair, deterioration of the voice and the development of infertility.
There is also an opinion that drinking non-alcoholic beer by pregnant women does not have any effect on the development of the fetus. This is one of the most serious mistakes young mothers make. One of the most common diseases in infants caused by the consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy by mothers is epilepsy. Do not experiment on the health of your unborn baby, because it is in your hands.
Use this drink or whether it is better to abstain from it - everyone must decide for themselves. If the decision is positive, we can recommend one thing - buy the best non-alcoholic beer. Many agree, non-alcoholic beer foreign production By taste qualities superior to the drink produced by domestic breweries. But it should be remembered that the price for foreign-made products will be slightly higher than for domestic goods. Don't skimp on your health!
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