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	Raise a Pint: Scientists Say Beer Has Essential Cancer-Fighting Agents

Newfman

1-14-2008 9:46 PM

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Newfman says:

Researchers warn that it would take 60 regular beers to equal the amount of xanthohumol they were able to brew in one beer.

I still say "YAHHHH!!"

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1-15-2008 12:30 AM

ericskiff

I wonder how long it'll be before someone markets high xanthohumol beer.

1-15-2008 8:52 AM

mickfinn

it would take 60 regular beers

I'm working my way through 'em lol

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