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Study Finds Comparable Vitamin B6 in Nonalcoholic and Regular Beers

Nutrition experts say the findings do not make beer a recommended source of vitamins.

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, publicized Thursday by the American Chemical Society, measured vitamin B6 in 65 beers from German supermarkets using a validated LC–MS/MS method.
  • Researchers reported substantial B6 in many styles and found alcohol‑free lagers generally matched regular lagers in vitamin content.
  • Bock beers showed the highest B6 levels, lagers and wheat beers were lower, and rice beers had the least.
  • An average lager provided about 20% of the daily B6 target, while one tested nonalcoholic lager reached nearly 59%.
  • Health groups urged moderation and said typical diets already supply enough B6, and the authors disclosed funding from a Munich brewing association.