It can have health benefits – when consumed in moderation, Gin is made from juniper berries, which some refer to as “super berries. From containing flavanoids which improve blood circulation to helping stop water retention, below are the health benefits drinking gin in moderation can have.

The juniper-based spirit has shrugged off its reputation from the 18th century as ‘Mother’s ruin’ to become one of the nation’s favourite tipples.

What might surprise you, however is that gin has some health benefits – when drunk in moderation, of course. In fact, as early as the Middle Ages, gin was used as a form of herbal medicine.
Gin is made from juniper berries, little dark purple nuggets with superfood powers. These berries can help fight infection and prevent heart disease, improve blood circulation and even help fight kidney and liver disease.

Your evening G&T can even help you achieve younger, healthier looking skin as well as keeping your waistline trim.

1, Juniper berries are super berries,The word “gin” actually derives from the older English word genever and the Latin word for juniper, juniperus. Gin is the most natural spirit as its main ingredient is of course juniper berries. These super berries are jam-packed with infection fighting qualities as they are warming, stimulating and disinfecting.

2, More antioxidants = fewer wrinkles,

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.

3, It’s a low-calorie spirit,
You don’t need to worry too much about your waistline. According to Livestrong, gin is one of the least calorific spirits with 97 calories per shot. The juniper berries come into action by increasing the number of enzymes that break down your food and helping your digestion. This also means less bloating. Mixing it with tonic will actually add more calories, so keep it neat.

4, 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.

5, It can help fight kidney and liver disease,
Juniper berries help stop water retention in your body, allowing you to pass more water than any other alcohol. This means that more of the harmful toxins and bacteria which you consume when you drink alcohol are flushed out your system.

6, It’s good for your bones,
Gin’s makeup helps to relieve achy joints and gout, and its alcohol content coupled with the juniper berries can be an effective treatment for chronic pain and inflammations, such as arthritis. Gin-soaked raisins are especially good to prepare as you can store them in a jar and eat them daily to see the benefits.

7, It can help fight off coughs,
The oils contained in juniper berries can allievate coughs by expelling the mucus in the throat and aiding lung congestion. The great thing about gin is that it can be mixed with many different herbs and Fruits.

So Cheers I know what drink I will be sticking to this year. x