{"id":6217,"date":"2021-05-08T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-08T22:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingyourseniorlife.com\/?p=6217"},"modified":"2023-11-02T20:29:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T03:29:25","slug":"amazing-health-benefits-of-tequila-too-good-to-be-true","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingyourseniorlife.com\/amazing-health-benefits-of-tequila-too-good-to-be-true\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Amazing Health Benefits of Tequila-Too Good To Be True?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In recent years there has been an increase in claims that tequila possesses an elixir of health benefits. 7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Tequila- Too Good To Be True? Explores seven recent claims of the benefits of tequila and helps you discover if they are indeed fact or fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article is for information purposes only and should not be used as an alternative to medical advice or seeing your doctor. Keep in mind that if you have any disease, or condition, or take medication, you need to have a discussion with your doctor before drinking tequila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When discussing the health benefits of tequila, keep in mind that the type of tequila found in these studies is high-quality 100% blue agave tequila. What this means is all of the alcohol in the tequila is distilled from the agave plant. More than likely, the type of tequila you drank in college was not made 100% blue agave but made with other ingredients such as sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When talking about aphrodisiacs, alcohol might be one of the first things that come to mind. How does tequila rate in this category, and does it create amorous feelings? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aphrodisiac properties found in tequila are derived from the\u00a0Damiana<\/a>\u00a0flower which has been thought for centuries to be a potent aphrodisiac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There isn’t much substantiated scientific evidence to support claims that the Damiana flower used in tequila is an aphrodisiac. Most support comes from folklore passed down through generations and not modern research. However, this doesn’t mean the claims aren’t valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having said this, tequila or any other type of alcohol shouldn’t be used in place of medical advice regarding a lack of sex drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reduce The Risk Type 2 Diabetes and Blood Sugar <\/strong>Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Diabetes, or Diabetes<\/em> mellitus, is a metabolic disorder that results in abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Typically the pancreas produces insulin that aids in the uptake of sugar into the cells. When the pancreas isn’t performing as it should, there is an increase in blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could it be possible that tequila can help with the metabolic process of those who have diabetes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An interesting study was conducted at the Polytechnic Institute Of Guanajuato in 2010 that claims that fructans (polymers of fructose molecules) found inside the blue agave plant can enhance the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 aka GLP-1 secretion of insulin inside the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As reported at the 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), a study done in 2014 found that agavins (natural sugars) found in the blue agave plant are not easily digested or easily absorbed in the blood as other sugars are. Because of this, consuming agavins may aid in weight loss and reduce the risk of obesity, which increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s doubtful that tequila will be found to be a cure for diabetes. Much more research is needed but wouldn’t it be amazing if it is found that the blue agave plant could provide some relief in controlling blood sugar levels. Remember, these compounds are located in the blue agave plant, and their possible benefits are not the same as drinking tequila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor before you start taking shots of tequila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Could bone health really be enhanced by consuming tequila? Could there be a new treatment for osteoporosis? As reported in The Pharmaceutical Journal, there was a study done by researchers at Mexico’s Centre for Research and Advanced Studies that raises the possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What these researchers have shown is that blue agave (found in tequila) contains fructans. During digestion, fructans (polymers of fructose molecules) aid in absorbing both calcium and magnesium. Calcium and magnesium are essential for bone health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mice were used in this study. To mimic osteoporosis, the ovaries of the female mice were removed. Then over the next eight weeks, agave fructan was administered to the mice. At the end of 8 weeks, bone samples from the femur (thigh bone) were taken. Both osteocalcin, a protein that signals the production of new bone, and mineral absorption were measured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Results:<\/strong>\u00a0What was found was the mice that had fructan administered had approximately 50% more osteocalcin than the control group. Not only that, but the fructan-administered mice had bones that were greater in diameter than the control group.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This study showed some great promise in the treatment of osteoporosis. However, the study hasn’t been carried over to humans. In research, just because something is promising with mice doesn’t mean the results will carry over to humans; more research is needed. It also behooves us to remember that the mice didn’t drink tequila but were given a chemical found in tequila.<\/p>\n\n\n

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When we look at tequila and digestion, it comes back to blue agave. If you remember from above, agave contains fructans and fructooligosaccharides. These are thought to act as prebiotics and probiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have heard of probiotics, but what are prebiotics? Prebiotics are compounds that are not digestible, so they do not break down in the stomach but flow through to the intestines. Once in the intestines, the dietary fiber of prebiotics feeds the good bacteria in the digestive tract or, more specifically, the gut. In other words, the prebiotic elements of tequila help the intestines become a more friendly environment for healthy bacteria to flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to prebiotics, tequila also has probiotics by way of fructans. Probiotics maintain good bacteria in the body and boost the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n

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