We often discuss the harm and benefits of alcohol for the human body. And here is another interesting story about the supposedly healing properties of whiskey for human health. Coincidence? Quite possible. But let's talk about the deceased, famous British woman and take a closer look at the harm and benefits of whiskey.
In Great Britain, at the 113th year, the oldest resident of the kingdom, Grace Jones, died, who for 62 years drank a sip of whiskey before bed. As her daughter Deirdre McCarthy told The Guardian, she used to call her mother "a piece of story in a gift box."
“She was amazing, she had a charming sense of humor,” says the long-liver's daughter. Jones became known in many countries of the world after on the 112th birthday of the long-liver, many, including foreign ones, wrote about her "secret of longevity" in the media. Maybe the bastards jinxed the old woman?
In that interview, the oldest British woman admitted that since she was 50, she drank a sip of whiskey every night. This advice was given by the doctor in due time, assuring that it "strengthens the heart", and Grace followed it to the last.
Grace Jones, who was born on September 16, 1906, became the oldest British citizen after another British long-liver, Olive Boar, died in the fall of 2018 at the age of 113, RIA Novosti recalls.
Although good whiskey is an elite alcohol that does not actually cause a hangover, it belongs to the category of spirits, sometimes reaching 60 rpm.
A whole complex of natural oils and tannins contained in the composition of a good whiskey gives it unique benefits for the human body. Aged and of high quality, it perfectly tones, promotes better concentration, the realization of analytical and creative abilities.
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As with other alcoholic beverages, there are many conflicting opinions regarding the health benefits and harms of whiskey. In any case, the effect of whiskey on the body will depend on both the quality of the drink itself and the amount of its consumption. Unreasonable amounts of any alcohol bring only harm to health, while only small doses of high-quality alcohol can have a beneficial effect on the body. In addition, the health benefits of whiskey will depend on what foods the drink is combined with. For example, the combination of whiskey and cola is far from the most beneficial for health.
When consumed in moderation, the health benefits of whiskey will be reflected in a number of factors.
For example, occasional consumption of small doses of whiskey (30-50 grams per day) improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system. The substances contained in this drink help to thin the blood in the body and prevent blood clots. The antioxidants in grains used as raw materials reduce the rate of aging of the body, as well as prevent vascular blockage, which reduces the risk of serious diseases such as heart attack and stroke.
Another area of action of these substances is to improve the functioning of the nerve cells in the brain. This is mainly expressed in improving memory, as well as preventing the development of certain diseases of the central nervous system, in particular, Alzheimer's disease.
According to a number of existing opinions, the use of whiskey in the right dosages can slow down the aging of the body and increase life expectancy. In addition, a number of organic acids contained in this drink reduce the likelihood of malignant neoplasms.
Also, drinking whiskey after a meal does not have a beneficial effect on the digestive process. The substances contained in this drink contribute to a certain extent to reduce appetite, which will reduce the amount of food consumed and reduce body weight.
Due to the ability to reduce blood viscosity, there are recommendations regarding the use of whiskey as an adjuvant in the treatment of atherosclerosis. In addition, according to a number of opinions, this drink has a certain anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect.
Problems with the thyroid gland can be normalized by regular acceptable doses of island scotch tape high in iodine and various salts. Such as, for example, the magnificent Isle of Brooklady.
Whiskey is a zero-carb beverage, so you can drink it without worrying about how it might affect your blood sugar. If you suffer from diabetes, then even a double scotch is a great choice for you!
Harm
In addition to the positive effect on the body, one should also not forget about the dangers of whiskey to health. Like any other alcoholic beverage, whiskey, when consumed in large quantities, causes significant harm to the body.
Large amounts of alcohol primarily cause serious disturbances in the functioning of the liver and kidneys, and negatively affect the functioning of the heart. The systematic use of large doses of whiskey leads to alcohol dependence, expressed in the inability of the body's digestive system to carry out its functions without receiving the usual dose of alcohol.
Separately, it is necessary to dwell on the dangers of whiskey and cola. One of the properties of such a cocktail is to stimulate appetite, which, together with a fairly high calorie content of cola, leads to rapid weight gain. In addition, to a large extent, the harm of whiskey cola increases in the case of consuming large doses of this cocktail. In this case, the phenomenon of a hangover that occurs the next morning after drinking alcohol will be significantly increased.
In addition, mixing a noble drink with cola completely interrupts the range of taste of real whiskey. Therefore, a true connoisseur of this drink will never prepare such a cocktail.
Chemical composition and nutritional value
Its final composition largely depends on the raw material being distilled and can be qualitatively different. After all, fermented wort can be made from barley malt, as well as from corn, rye or wheat.
Therefore, each distillate, even before being placed in a barrel, differs in chemical composition and may have its compounds in the form of aldehydes, phenols, lactones, nitrogen-containing and esters, which form its final taste.
Further, the taste and chemical components of the product are corrected by its long-term maturation in wooden barrels, in compliance with its individual subtleties for a particular brand of drink.
This is due to the reaction of subtraction through the wood of caustic sulfur compounds, as well as reactions of interaction and addition, forming esters, which will be the aromatic base of the ripening distillate.
At the same time, in many industries, it is customary to burn barrels from the inside to increase lactones in it and enhance the fruit component in taste. Many other manufacturers of well-known brands add caramel to it, keep the product in barrels used to infuse rum or fortified wines.
Based on the raw materials used, it is worth highlighting:
- Single malt whiskey made from barley malt, eliminating any impurities.
- Grain, produced primarily in Canada and the United States, and is typically used for blending with a malt beverage.
- The most common, with shades of all sorts of tastes - blended, a prominent representative of which is the noble Hankey Bannister, beloved by many.
- Bourbon introduces American whiskey made from corn.
With the existing variety of brands of the drink, there are "Scottish" and "Irish" directions in its production. The Scottish tradition is characterized by peat malt, also used for a long time in the production of the famous single malt Lafroeig.
The Irish trend implies a triple distillation method to enhance softness and lightness in taste. It is in this way that the revered Jamison is made.
It is only obvious that to the question whether there is sugar in any of the original whiskeys, the answer will be negative, since a greater strength of the drink is achieved by maximizing the extraction of sugar from the distilled raw materials. The drink contains minerals such as potassium, sodium and calcium.
The very complex process of whiskey production, climate peculiarities, blending does not allow us to derive a formula of a single chemical composition for it.