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Nonalcoholic Beers Match Regular Brews on Vitamin B6, Study Finds

The findings suggest alcohol-free options can deliver vitamin B6 without ethanol.

A glass of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to research published in a respected German journal.
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Overview

  • The peer‑reviewed study, published Wednesday in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, measured vitamin B6 across 65 beers using a validated isotope‑dilution LC–MS/MS method.
  • Bock beers contained the most vitamin B6 at 808.2 micrograms per liter, while rice beers ranked lowest among the styles tested.
  • Alcohol‑free and regular lagers showed no meaningful difference in B6 levels, and NA beers kept more B6 when ethanol was removed after full fermentation rather than using low‑alcohol yeasts.
  • Based on the samples, an average lager provided about 20% of the U.S. recommended daily allowance for B6, and one NA lager delivered nearly 59%, giving consumers a nonalcohol choice with notable B6.
  • The authors disclosed funding from the Scientific Association for Brewing in Munich, a detail relevant for readers assessing potential industry influence on the research.