5 Surprising Healthbr Benefits of Drinking Beer.br You may be surprised to learn thatbr moderate beer consumption has beenbr linked to several nutritional benefits.br Here are five surprising health benefitsbr associated with drinking beer responsibly. .br 1. Because beer is made from hops, barley andbr wheat, it contains trace amounts of nutrientsbr such as calcium, potassium and magnesium.br It also contains soluble fiber, meaningbr two glasses of beer can provide you withbr 10 of your recommended daily fiber.br 2. Dietary silicon, which is found inbr beer, is necessary for the developmentbr of bone and connective tissue.br According to research, moderate drinkersbr were found to be 38 less likely tobr have osteoporosis than non-drinkers. .br 3. A 2016 study found a connectionbr between moderate drinking and abr slower decrease in good cholesterol.br 4. Various studies have found a linkbr between moderate alcohol consumptionbr and a 30 reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. .br 5. Some research has suggested that lightbr to moderate drinking is associated with abr reduced chance of cognitive decline. .br Drinking beer has also been foundbr to reduce stress and tension, as wellbr as increase feelings of well-being.