We like to jump on headlines as much as the next ligitimate news source, but we also like to point out their inaccuracies. Like this one from KATU, Portland entitled: "Forget apples; a beer a day may keep cancer away."<br />
<br />
It begins: <em>"A compound found only in hops and the main product they are used in – beer – has rapidly gained interest as a micronutrient that might help prevent many types of cancer.<br />
<br />
"Researchers at Oregon State University first discovered the cancer-related properties of this flavonoid compound called xanthohumol about 10 years ago. A recent publication by an OSU researcher in the journal Phytochemistry outlines the range of findings made since then. And many other scientists in programs around the world are also beginning to look at the value of these hops flavonoids for everything from preventing prostate or colon cancer to hormone replacement therapy for women."</em><br />
<br />
Sounds good, until you get to this line: <em>"We can’t say that drinking beer will help prevent cancer. Most beer has low levels of this compound, and its absorption in the body is also limited."</em><br />
<br />
Well, let’s all drink beer anyway–just in case.<br />
<br />
Read the full story at <a href="http://www.katu.com/health/story.asp?ID=80698"><strong>KATU.com</strong></a>
.
