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CHEERS! This is what green beer does to your body

What is that dye made from? Good old fashion petroleum, yes just like the gas you put in your car.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Ever wonder all that green beer going to do for your health?

Let's start with the green dye. It will take you about 6 to 8 hours to get rid of the dye -- but that’s of course after you have your last one.

What is that dye made from? Good old fashion petroleum, yes just like the gas you put in your car. The FDA deemed it safe consumption, in small quantities. So, you’ll have to decide if a day full of drinking green beer qualifies.

If you're thinking about squeezing in a workout before starting your St. Patrick's Day celebrations, you might want to think twice.

A 2013 study claimed beer is a good post-workout drink and there is some truth to that. Two beers can increase testosterone in your body by about 17-percent but that's where the benefits end. Consuming more than two beers interferes with your body's ability to absorb protein and build muscle.

It’s also very dehydrating and it can interfere with future workouts, because after a fun St. Patrick's Day, it often takes a few days to recover.

One more fun fact about green beer -- it’s made with blue food coloring, not green.

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