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Beer isn't all carbs and empty calories: It's also a rich source of silicon, a bone-building nutrient that can help ward off osteoporosis. But not all brews are created equal. Silicon levels vary depending on the brewing process, says Charles Bamforth, Ph.D. of the University of California at Davis. Bamforth and his team measured the silicon content of various brew types and identified those that contain the most of the bone builder. Enjoy a glass of one of these pours to fortify your frame:
-India Pale Ale such as Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA has 41 milligrams of silicon per liter
-Pale Ale such as Bass Pale Ale has 37 milligrams of silicon per liter
-Ale such as Bard's has 33 milligrams of silicon per liter
-Regular Lager such as Budweiser has 24 milligrams of silicon per liter
-Wheat such as Samuel Adams Summer Ale has 19 milligrams of silicon per liter
-Light Lager such as Amstel Light has 17 milligrams of silicon per liter