10 Health Benefits Of Whisky When Consumed In Moderation

Whisky is an alcohol that can do you good, if you drink it responsibly and in moderation, of course! Here are the different health benefits that this spirit can bring about. Cheers!

10 Health Benefits Of Whisky When Consumed In Moderation
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10 Health Benefits Of Whisky When Consumed In Moderation

1 - Whisky is not a very caloric alcohol, as long as you drink it straight. So better forget about those whisky cokes!

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2 - It improves your heart health because it has antioxidants, just like red wine and dark beer...

3 - As it has antioxidants, whisky has ellagic acid, which reduces the risk of developing carcinoma (cancer developed in tissues such as skin or mucous membranes)

4 - Whisky prevents dementia and Alzheimer's disease!

5 - Whisky facilitates blood circulation by preventing cholesterol from clogging your arteries.

6 - It is effective against stress, anxiety and it calms the nerves!

7 - It improves your memory, as antioxidants act on the area of the brain related to memory.

8 - It aids digestion. In the past, whisky was drunk as a digestive. But on the other hand, it can also be used as an appetite suppressant!

9 - It will make you live longer, for all the reasons mentioned above.

10 - Whisky contains very few carbohydrates, so diabetics can also enjoy themselves!

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