Tequila
Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Tequila Brands: Authentication and Quality
Tequila and weight loss: Myth debunked
Tequila Health Benefits: Fact or Fiction?
No studies have found direct benefits of drinking tequila in humans.
The properties that make Agave tequilana interesting to researchers aren’t present once they’re distilled into tequila.
Alcohol directly irritates the stomach and intestines, causing inflammation of the stomach lining (i.e., gastritis) and delayed stomach emptying, especially when beverages with a high alcohol concentration (i.e., greater than 15 percent) are consumed." So, when you drink tequila every night, you aren't doing your body any favors — and your stomach is responsible for bearing the brunt of the damage. No matter how much tequila you're drinking every night, you're still drinking alcohol and thus, you'll probably start feeling the pain.
But even so, tequila can be a healthier choice than other cocktails or alcoholic drinks. Some noteworthy nutritional notes:
- Pure agave tequila (100 percent agave) is **low in sugar**.
- It only has **69 calories**per ounce and no carbohydrates thanks to the distillation process.
drinking tequila may have some benefits:
- Reduces risks of Alzheimer’s dementia, cognitive decline: In a review of 44 studies, researchers found that those who moderately indulged in wine, beer, tequila and other liquors had lower risk of dementia than those who did not drink.
- Provides numbing effects: Tequila, like all alcohol, can numb physical pain.
- Is 100% gluten free