Alcohol has a bad reputation, and
Jamie Foxx’ song ‘blame it on the alcohol’ gives credence to that.
From reckless acts to texts you
wish you never sent, to hangovers that can last for days, there are many
reasons to abhor alcohol — but it’s not all bad.
Today, we’re going to focus on
whiskey, the distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.
Here are five health benefits of
whiskey you probably never knew.
Prevents dementia
Studies have actually shown that
whiskey can successfully boost your cognitive performance and reduce your
chances of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Whiskey can reduce mental decline
and improve our quality of life as we get older. This only works when consumed
in moderation as too much alcohol kills brain cells and does the exact opposite
of protecting the cognitive activity.
Protects heart health
A study found that those who
consume a moderate amount of whiskey on a regular basis have almost a 50% lower
chance of experiencing a stroke or heart attack.
Prevents cancer
Whiskey has an extremely high
level of ellagic acid, one of the most powerful antioxidant compounds that we
can consume.
An antioxidant is a compound that
neutralises free radicals, the harmful byproducts of cellular metabolism that
cause a wide range of diseases, including cancer, heart diseases, Alzheimer’s
disease, and premature ageing.
Ellagic acid, a powerful
antioxidant, makes whiskey a very effective preventative measure against
cancer.
Reduces internal blood clotting
Blood clotting is important when
you are wounded so that you stop losing blood. If your blood clots at key
junctures in your blood vessels or arteries, it can be disastrous.
Whiskey is a blood-thinner, so it
significantly lowers your chances of excess clotting.
It also increases the amount of
HDL cholesterol, which counteracts the effects of LDL cholesterol, further
protecting your heart.
Controls diabetes
A moderate amount of whiskey can
significantly improve your body’s ability to regulate insulin and glucose
levels, thereby lowering the possibility of developing diabetes.
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Note: Abuse of alcohol can easily undo any of its amazing benefits so
consume small to moderate amounts of whiskey for the best results.
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