Gin Tonic: Why the Drink is Also a Bit Healthy

Gin and tonic have the negative effects of alcohol but also bring with them healthy ingredients for the human body. The drink even promotes appearance. In the following article, you will read everything you need to know about it.

Gin has these healthy effects on the body

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and can be enjoyed cold in summer in the form of gin and tonic or warm in winter as mulled gin. In the following, we explain the effects of the different ingredients in the gin.

• The healthy ingredients of the juniper berries strengthen the immune system and the cardiovascular system through the plant substance flavonoid they contain.
• The juniper berries also have a positive effect on digestion and fight flatulence.
• Together with herbs such as coriander, juniper ensures detoxification of the human body. This is promoted by stimulating kidney function and the resulting rapid breakdown of unwanted substances.
• Gin and tonic can also have a disinfecting effect. The alcohol and the properties of the juniper berries kill bacteria directly.
• Another positive effect of juniper berries affects the skin. As a result, it becomes healthier and ages more slowly. In the best-case scenario, this results in fewer wrinkles.
• Finally, gin and tonic prevent clogging of arteries thanks to its ingredients. This reduces the risk of, for example, strokes, heart attacks, and pulmonary embolism, as they are caused by blocked blood vessels.

Gin and tonic can help with these allergies and diseases

Even earlier in the Middle Ages, gin was well known for its healing properties. Even today, the spirit can be used against various health problems.

• At that time it was used against coughs, malaria, lung diseases, and joint diseases such as arthritis or rheumatism. The anti-inflammatory effect of gin and tonics in particular made it popular. Therefore, even today, it can also have a positive effect on the healing of such diseases.
• Other alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine can cause allergies such as hay fever due to their high histamine content. However, gin and tonic do not have as much histamine.
• In addition, gin is best suited for people suffering from type 1 diabetes, as the type of alcohol contains the least sugar.
• Alcohol Warning: Still, you should watch the amount you drink, as gin is still a highly alcoholic beverage.