The Health Benefits of Switching To Drinking Gin

If you're having issues with bloating, or urinary tract infections, gin may be able to help. Since juniper is a diuretic, it increases urine output and therefore stops water retention. In the case of UTIs, increased urine output often flushes out toxins and bacteria associated with the infection.

In addition to its host of other benefits, juniper was a traditional remedy for the pain of conditions like arthritis and rheumatism. Of course, a daily Bombay Sapphire isn’t a substitute for proper medication, but there are those who insist that gin-soaked raisins can reduce inflammation

5. It's good for your bones.

6. It can help fight off coughs

9. G&T also helps keep mosquitoes at bay

The quinine in the tonic water is a deterrent to mosquitoes. Gin is added to the water to make the drink taste better.

10. Gin is great for your skin

More antioxidants mean fewer wrinkles so here's your chance to switch up your anti-wrinkle cream for a drink of Bombay Sapphire. Juniper berries are full of antioxidants and boost the regenerating cells in your body for smoother, healthier looking skin.

11. It can help with hay fever

It might not be the most obvious hay fever remedy, but according to Asthma UK, switching to gin in the summer months could help to soothe your coughs and sneezes. The theory is that drinks like beer and cider have a higher histamine content due to their fermentation process, often making hay fever symptoms worse, so opting for clear spirits like gin instead can, in a roundabout way, curb them. Okay, so it’s not a magic cure for hay fever, but every little helps…

12. It's also the best drink for diabetics

Research published in the Journal of Diabetes Nursing in 2008 looked into the safest drinks for people with type 1 diabetes to consume, and guess what? 

They found that gin and tonic came out on top. Of course, you should always consult with a medical professional if you are diabetic and concerned about your alcohol consumption, but it might be handy to bring that little nugget along to your appointment, no?

13. Gin fights cancer

The high antioxidant levels in gin help to “ neutralise free radicals in the body,” which are some roots of cancer. These same kinds of benefits are found in fad drinks like kombucha, but wouldn’t you rather skip the ‘bunch and get tipsy?

14. It can help you live longer

The juniper berries contain flavonoids which are great for preventing heart disease and improving your blood circulation as you get older. Although, of course, excessive drinking could have the opposite effect.

Gin is not a tonic for everything

I am by no means endorsing the self-administration of gin instead of the usual medications I just thought it this list would make for a great bar fun fact list. 

None Gin drinkers beware, this list could become your next worse enemy as gin drinkers will continue to spread the word of gin to all they meet at every social function or through their  social media post.

Drinking alcohol doesn't have to be 100% vice so order up a G&T and cheers to good health.  The most important part of drinking gin is to have fun, know your limits and drink responsibly, as with any alcoholic beverage.

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