Drinking beer can boost microbial diversity

Dear Doctors: I enjoy staying current on research into the gut microbiome.

But I have to say, the new information I've been reading — that drinking beer is good for your gut — sounds a lot like wishful thinking. Where did this idea come from? Will having a beer really help your gut microbiome?

Dear Reader: We join you in being fascinated by how the trillions of microorganisms that live within and up…