According to a recent study, a couple of glasses of beer or wine every day are good for your bones. The scientist indicated that moderate drinking can significantly increase their mineral density.

But researchers at Tufts University, Boston, US, warned that binge-drinking damages bones and makes them weaker.

Regular, moderate consumption of beer and wine might keep bones strong with age. The results of an observational study from Tufts University finds an association between greater bone mineral density in men and women over age 60, who consume one to two servings of beer or wine daily.

Bone loss can lead to osteoporosis, in turn leading to increased risk of fractures and disability. However, exceeding the recommended dietary intake of beer and wine may accelerate the chances of osteoporosis in men over age 60.

Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as one drink a day for women, and two for men, according to 2005 Dietary Guidelines from the federal government.

The researchers found that alcohol can devastate the bones, but with moderate consumption, older drinkers seem to have stronger bones. The study is observational, and therefore, not considered conclusive.

Source: emaxhealth.com