10 astonishing health benefits of drinking gin

We're not endorsing the self-administration of gin instead of the usual medications prescribed for these issues, but it's nice to know that drinking alcohol doesn't have to be 100% vice.
So queue up those gin and tonics or gin martinis, and tell anyone at the bar who will listen that you're toasting to good health... and for your well-being, as well.


1. Gin contains natural ingredients.

Of course, every gin is made with a different combination of ingredients, but besides the main berry, juniper, gin can include coriander, sage, cassia, nutmeg, rosemary, and angelica root. It’s like a much more fun version of the paleo diet…maybe?

2. Juniper berries are jam-packed with health benefits.

The primary ingredient in gin is taken by many people as an everyday supplement due to its medicinal properties. It combats infection (gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria), renal insufficiency, bad coughs and lung congestion, and can kick start a late period.

3. It’s a natural remedy for arthritis.

The stuff that helps chronic conditions is found in gin and can therefore help with loss of tone in tissues and organs, as well as joint pain, gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Many individuals have recently started to eat gin-soaked raisins at night as a homeopathic formula to keep inflammation under control.

4. It can help eliminate wrinkles in your skin.

Liquor, in general, contains antioxidants, but the additional juniper-boost aids your body in regenerating cells, which in turn is great for maintaining smooth, line-free skin.

5. It  battles kidney and liver disease.

Gin contains diuretic ingredients, which eases kidney filtration and therefore disposes of bad bacteria.

6. Keep Malaria away
If you happen to be travelling to a country where malaria occurs, you may want to order a gin and tonic when you get there. According to Slate, the gin and tonic was developed in the 1800s to make quinine more attractive. And quinine, derived from cinchona bark, was an essential drug that worked to both cure and prevent malaria. Although we would never encourage you to substitute antimalarial drugs with drinking a gin and tonic, at least you know of a way to make those quinine tonics more tasty... and more fun.

7. Your digestive system will thank you.

The bitter herbs contained in gin can cause increases in digestive enzymes and stomach acid secretions, which helps break down food quickly and improves digestion.

8. It battles cancer.

The high antioxidant levels in gin help to “neutralize free radicals in the body,” which are some roots of cancer.

9. It’s recommended by scientists for sufferers of diabetes
One of the short term health complications of type 1 diabetes is hypoglycaemia, a deficiency of sugar in the bloodstream that can lead to coma and death.
Alcohol has been found by scientists to have hypoglycaemic-inducing impact on a person with diabetes. Fortunately for those in that position, scientists sought to find the best drink for type 1 diabetics in this study.
And guess which drink won out: gin and tonic. Of course.
Researchers from Nottingham University found that blood levels were the highest compared to other drinks following a gin and carbohydrate-free tonic, thus reducing the risk of hypoglycaemia.


10. It won’t endanger your waistline

Gin happens to be one of the minimum calorific types of alcohol at about 97 calories per 1.5 ounces. Since your digestive framework is being revved up by the juniper, you’re also less likely to bloat and develop a urinary tract infection as it helps flush out toxins. That’s the kind of cleanse we can get behind