Can Beer Flush Out Bacteria? Debunking a Common Health Myth
                                
                                
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                                Despite a popular misconception, drinking beer cannot flush out bacteria from your body. While alcohol is a known antiseptic at high concentrations, the amount in a typical beer is not effective for fighting internal infections and can even harm your gut microbiome.