Lager Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Lager consumption at moderate levels is consistently linked to a reduced risk of vascular disease and improved cardiovascular health, similar to the effects observed with wine .
Lager contains bioactive compounds including polyphenols and bitter acids (iso-α-acids) derived from hops, which are associated with anti-inflammatory effects and improved glucose tolerance .
Lager provides small amounts of essential minerals and B vitamins, such as phosphorus and potassium, as well as d-amino acids that mirror the nutritional profile of the barley used in brewing .
Early research suggests that the phenolic compounds in lager may influence the gut microbiota, though the potential benefits are often weighed against the known toxic effects of ethanol .

Interesting fact

The name 'lager' comes from the German word 'lagern', meaning 'to store', referring to the traditional practice of aging the beer in cool Alpine caves to allow the yeast to settle and the flavors to mellow.

Standout nutrients

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Molybdenum

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Chromium

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Water

kcal per 100g

Protein0.35g

Carbs0.29g

Sugar2.45g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianDairy Free

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Main impacts stem from glass packaging and refrigeration, though barley and hops have relatively low land-use footprints.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

3–6 months

Best served chilled; check best before date for freshness.

Away From Direct Sunlight

3–6 months

Light exposure can cause 'skunking' or off-flavors.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

To beer or not to beer: A meta-analysis of the effects of beer consumption on cardiovascular health - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Physiological Mechanisms by Which the Functional Ingredients in Beer Impact Human Health - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Unraveling the Antioxidant, Binding and Health-Protecting Properties of Phenolic Compounds of Beers with Main Human Serum Proteins: In Vitro and In Silico Approaches - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A New Perspective on the Health Benefits of Moderate Beer Consumption: Involvement of the Gut Microbiota - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Relationships Between Nutrition, Alcohol Use, and Liver Disease - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Role of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds on the Impact of Beer on Health - PMC

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A comprehensive review of the benefits of drinking craft beer: Role of phenolic content in health and possible potential of the alcoholic fraction - PMC

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Lower Strength Alcohol Products—A Realist Review-Based Road Map for European Policy Making - PMC

[11]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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