i am off the ipa

[lagerlad]

well folks found out the reason i am carrying a couple of extra pounds here and there,i thought it was the currys,chipper teas and general beer drinking but no its hops........always been at least one of my five a day as they are green,time for a lifestyle change cutting back on the hops!!!!!!http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...toestrogens-moobs-brewers-droop-a7934306.html

 

[Dexter101]

Love how journalists jump on every small study to see how it can be linked to something people can relate to...

Although we might all get man boobs, we also could be helping our health in general...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3074428/

 

[jceg316]

The journalist doesn't cite any sources.

 

[Norfolk79]

I had a work colleague a few years back who had moobs, he drank Smirnoff Ice's exclusively and that was it! So conclusive proof hops don't give you moobs :thumb:

 

[MyQul]

I havent read either link (I suspect lazy journalism on the part of the indy, just picking up something that's been doing the rounds on social media and reporting it a fact), but here's a counter argument

http://beerandwinejournal.com/ipa-boobs/

 

[LarryF]

Good job it's got nothing to do with drinking too much, eating too much and lazing around on the sofa too much as I am definitely guilty of all three. I might have to move the sofa nearer to the fridge or vice versa.

 

[GerritT]

I already had moobs before I switched to ale, so there! :drunk:

 

[Chrissparky]

You won't like mine then! My last brew had 500g of hops. Tastes good though

 

[dad_of_jon]

You won't like mine then! My last brew had 500g of hops. Tastes good though

500g :thumb: i'm well jeal. My high score is 350g for 21 litres :-(

 

[Grizzly299]

I've always heard that alcohol is oestrogenic, I'm not sure to what degree as I can't remember the study. I do know that fanatic anti-drinking groups have latched onto the idea and are pushing it hard.

It's also an idea that is supported among some body builders and gym goers.

 

[mmaguy41]

I’m a former personal trainer and strength coach and currently compete as a powerlifter so have some knowledge on this. Alchohol us thought to negatively effect test levels by oxidative damage and by increasing levels of cortisol (more with heavy drinking) alchohol is also responsible for an increase in activity of an enzyme called aromatase, which can convert test to oestrogen. Foods also in this group include chocolate, yoghurt milk and cheese. So a diet heavy in all of these foods could have an impact on body fat levels, however the most important factor to consider is total calorie intake. If you are in a calorie deficit (eating less than you expend) then it’s basically impossible for you to gain body fat in any area, so no man boobs.

 

[Bigcol49]

Hi!
The reason people get fat is because the cake hole is much bigger than the ar*e hole!