Everyone knows the role that calcium plays in healthy bones, but many may be surprised to learn that silicon also is crucial. Studies by the National Institutes of Health have suggested that dietary silicon may be important for the growth of bone and connective tissue, and some studies have suggested that beer in moderation may be a good dietary source of the element. Silicon is present in beer in the form of soluble orthosilicic acid, which is about 50% bioavailable — that is, about half of it can be absorbed and used by the body. But which beers are best?
Full story: Drink that beer ladies, it’s good for your bones?–Los Angeles Times