Non-Alcoholic Beer

I have abstained from alcohol since my ablation but recently started drinking NA beer. Taste-wise it's not bad and kinda a nice treat and great for social situations when others are imbibing.

Does anyone do the same? Have any health concerns been found regarding my new discovery?

As always thanks friends!

Que - The non-alcoholic beer should not pose a problem unless you are sensitive to gluten/gliaden proteins. In that case, you can look for a brand that is not made from grains.

Jackie

As you know it does have Alcohol still in it, just a reduced amount. I used to drink several cases a week until I realized that I had become hooked, even though I never really drank much real Beer or Alcohol.

Thanks. Yes, I think it has .5% alcohol, which I'm hoping is low enough to be ok. I too am starting to drink a lot of them as they are a new thing for me and a treat. I will have 3 a night, but again unless I'm missing something seems to be ok in my book. To Jackie's point the gluten seems to be ok for me too.

“One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” ......works for me.....

McHale

Que - just be on the alert for symptoms - even with the small amount of alcohol content since it's been commented here that alcohol is toxic to heart cells and EPs don't condone using alcohol. I realize n/a beer is very low and it may not be an issue, but it pays to be informed about the detrimental effects of alcohol since it does deplete magnesium.

I know several former afibbers who do enjoy a few beers or a wine spritzer without incident. The hard liquor is probably far more risky and damaging.

Skoal!
Jackie

I drink beers. Seems to be OK I counter them with a LS V8. You can prob get .5% alcohol from ripe fruit or sauer kraut, Geez we have to have some enjoyment in life! So eat that ripe peach and drink a beer occasionally, It will all be OK.

actually my EP has suggested to me if you are going to drink in moderation, you should do so more often than not. Your system gets somewhat used to the alcohol. This is better than having a few drinks rarely and shocking the system. ????

I go by his advice