beverages
Alcohol metabolism and gluten content promote inflammatory responses that outweigh any polyphenol benefits from hops and barley.
Alcohol
+1.2
Ethanol disrupts gut barrier function and triggers inflammatory cytokine release.
Gluten
+0.4
Barley proteins can trigger inflammatory responses in sensitive individuals.
Hops
-0.6
Contains xanthohumol and other polyphenols with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Beer is high FODMAP due to fructans from barley and wheat and should be avoided during elimination phases.
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