The melatonin contained in beer can provide health benefits

The melatonin contained in beer can provide health benefits
Beer is a drink that is part of the diet of many peoples, it is a fermented beverage with a low alcohol content originating from cereal fermentation (barley or wheat) and contains melatonin. Melatonin is a molecule with a wide range of antioxidant, oncostatic, immunomodulatory, and cytoprotective properties.
A paper published in the journal Science of Food and Agriculture reviews the data supporting the idea that moderate consumption of beer, because of its melatonin content, is particularly useful in the diets of healthy subjects and in other physiological situations (pregnancy, menopause, old age, …) through food products as functional tools.
In this perspective, the authors provide a background on the mechanisms of melatonin generation in beer, its concentrations, and its possible effects on health.
The paper concludes that melatonin contained in beer, as part of the diet of healthy individuals and in some special physiological situations, could act as a protective factor and improve the quality of life of those who drink it in moderation.
Source: Maldonado MD, Romero-Aibar J, Calvo JR. The melatonin contained in beer can provide health benefits, due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties. J Sci Food Agric. 2022 Aug 25. doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.12179