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Can beer raise cholesterol and blood sugar levels?

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No and yes: There is no cholesterol in beer but a lot of carbohydrates that convert into sugar and fat. Therefore, some people get a beer belly, .

Answered 1/16/2020

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Can beer raise cholesterol and blood sugar levels?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

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