Ingredients in Beer as a Cancer Treatment?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Sunday November 27, 2005 @12:34AM from the really-drink-to-your-health dept.

ThePuceGuardian writes to tell us Biology News Net is reporting that one of the compounds found only in hops has gained rapid notice as a micronutrient that may help prevent many types of cancer. From the article: "Quite a bit is now known about the biological mechanism of action of this compound and the ways it may help prevent cancer or have other metabolic value. But even before most of those studies have been completed, efforts are under way to isolate and market it as a food supplement. A "health beer" with enhanced levels of the compound is already being developed."

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Re:Oh well if I have to then by Ugly+American · 2005-11-27 00:50 · Score: 5, Funny

I can see the label now:

"Use as directed. Side effects include enlarged waistline, impaired vision, and brewer's droop."

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Re:Oh well if I have to then by jacquesm · 2005-11-27 01:02 · Score: 5, Funny

man, I can see it coming: Canabis is good for memory, beer is good against cancer. Time to move to Holland for all of you !

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wow that's weird by TheCreeep · 2005-11-27 01:12 · Score: 5, Funny

What's up with the title "Ingredients in Beer as a Cancer Treatment?".
This is slashdot for crying out loud... I would have expected "Beer Cures Cancer".