# Ingredients in beer

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ingredients-in-beer/207767>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 16, 2003, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ingredients-in-beer/207767 "2003-10-16T12:40:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 16, 2003, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ingredients-in-beer/207767/1 "2003-10-16T12:40:57Z")

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I have an older relative who tells me she likes the taste of beer, but is concerned about things like sodium, carbohydrates, and other components which are suspect when it comes to the beer-drinker’s health–and I’m not talking about the alcohol content. Is there some current information on this? Thanks very much.