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During [[beer production]], large quantities of hot liquids are handled, especially during [[mashing]] and wort [[boiling]]. Brewers should be careful. All vessels and auxiliary equipment (e.g. hoses) should be checked for stability before they are used. Wearing heat-resistant gloves and suitable work clothing is recommended. Remember to close appropriate valves before filling a vessel with hot liquid. | During [[beer production]], large quantities of hot liquids are handled, especially during [[mashing]] and wort [[boiling]]. Brewers should be careful. All vessels and auxiliary equipment (e.g. hoses) should be checked for stability before they are used. Wearing heat-resistant gloves and suitable work clothing is recommended. Remember to close appropriate valves before filling a vessel with hot liquid. | ||
The human body is continually exposed to radicals, either from external sources such as pollutants, or from endogenous sources because reactive oxygen species are involved in the natural processes used to detoxify chemicals and invading organisms. Although enzyme systems are present to provide protection from radical production and damage, such systems cannot be completely efficient. There is growing evidence that several disease states can be linked to radical damage. Lipid membranes, proteins, and DNA are all susceptible to interaction with radicals, and natural molecules termed antioxidants provide an important defence against such damage. Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit autoxidation reactions by rapidly reacting with radical intermediates to form less-reactive radicals that are unable to continue the chain reaction. The chain reaction is effectively stopped, since the damaging radical becomes bound to the antioxidant.<ref>Dewick P.M. (2006) Essentials of organic chemistry. Wiley. pp. 338-339.</ref> | |||
The harmful effects of heavy drinking have been well described; beverages with high alcohol content are not good for human health.<ref name=yangao>Yang D, Gao X. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224421001552 Research progress on the antioxidant biological activity of beer and strategy for applications.] ''Trends Food Sci Technol.'' 2021;110:754-764.</ref> However, the effect of an intermediate amount of drinking is more complex and needs further study. This issue involves the possible probiotic effects associated with non-alcoholic ingredients in beverages such as beer. Some clinical trials have suggested that moderate consumption of beer is good for human health, mainly due to antioxidants, anti-inflammatory effects, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Increasing anti oxidant activities (AOX) of foods and beverages consumed by people is an effective way to improve human health. | The harmful effects of heavy drinking have been well described; beverages with high alcohol content are not good for human health.<ref name=yangao>Yang D, Gao X. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224421001552 Research progress on the antioxidant biological activity of beer and strategy for applications.] ''Trends Food Sci Technol.'' 2021;110:754-764.</ref> However, the effect of an intermediate amount of drinking is more complex and needs further study. This issue involves the possible probiotic effects associated with non-alcoholic ingredients in beverages such as beer. Some clinical trials have suggested that moderate consumption of beer is good for human health, mainly due to antioxidants, anti-inflammatory effects, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Increasing anti oxidant activities (AOX) of foods and beverages consumed by people is an effective way to improve human health. | ||