International Gin & Tonic Day: 7 surprising health benefits of drinking gin

It's International G&T day on Thursday October 19 - here are seven reasons why drinking it - in moderation - is good for you
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Sophia Pathak19 October 2017

Britain is undoubtedly a nation of gin lovers.

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.

Artisan distilleries have been popping up everywhere from Cornwall to Enfield, with a decent number even within the M25.

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.

Click through our gallery above for seven scientific reasons why gin is good for you.

Let’s drink to our health.

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