Moderate consumption of beer, due to its melatonin content, can beneficially contribute to healthy diets and improve quality of life in certain physiological conditions.
The methodology of the study primarily involved a comprehensive review of data, partially acquired from a MEDLINE/PubMed search spanning nearly five decades, from 1975 to April 2022. Supplementary data was also sourced from personal experiences and previously published studies about melatonin, the immune system, and beer. The aim was to examine the generation mechanisms of melatonin in beer, its concentrations, and potential impacts on health.
In discussing the results, the study highlighted the rich melatonin content of beer and its echoes in potent antioxidant, oncostatic, immunomodulatory, and cytoprotective properties. Diving further into the beneficial aspects of beer consumption, the study found that the melatonin content of beer, when consumed moderately, could serve as a protective factor. This was particularly applicable in certain scenarios such as a on healthy diet, during pregnancy, menopause and in old age. The paper strongly suggests that moderate beer consumption can enhance the quality of life.
