ISSUE 2
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DECEMBER 2011
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FROM MYTHS TO SCIENCE: BEER & HEALTH SYMPOSIUM Prof. Frans.J.Kok
YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT THE 6TH EUROPEAN BEER AND Health Symposium 2011, Beer and Health: From Myths to Science’ has recently taken place. The words ‘beer’ and ‘health’ you may feel are a little incongruous? Indeed, one of the reasons that this medical conference was first established in 1999 was to help confound some of the common misconceptions and negative views about a beverage that, in moderation, might have a number of potential nutritional benefits and health proper ties. This year’s event saw some of the most renowned scientists and medical professionals from across Europe come together to share new research findings, update colleagues on projects, offer exper t opinion and debate the issues. The topics discussed during the day concerned some of the major health issues of our times, with discussions covering cardiovascular
disease, cognitive decline, dementia and connective tissue health. This latest edition of thenaturalchoice newsletter aims to provide a round-up of the conference, highlighting some of the most interesting areas of research and exper t opinion in the area. I hope that the ar ticles are more than merely ‘thought-provoking’, and also leave you with a much broader understanding of how beer in moderation may contribute to a healthy life. Read more at www.beerandhealth.eu. Prof. Frans.J.Kok Head of the Division of Human Nutrition Wageningen University, The Netherlands
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