Brandy lovers, rejoice! According to research conducted by Monash University in 2005, a nightly shot of "smooth full-flavored brandy" actually has health benefits.
During an interview with Science Daily, Dr. Gordon Troup from the School of Physics at Monash University revealed that high-quality brandy can have supplementary medicinal health benefits. Troup also shared that antioxidants found in high-quality brandy come from the copper present during the distillation process, and taking a shot of brandy will give your body the same antioxidant potential as the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. "The antioxidants only make up only a small percentage of substances found in brandy, but they are a very important part of the mix," Troup told Science Daily.
A diet high in antioxidants can prove a number of health benefits, including helping guard the body from oxidative stress. According to a medically reviewed article in Medical News Today, oxidative stress has been linked to medical conditions such as immune deficiency, Parkinson's disease, and a number of other inflammatory conditions. In this light, it might be worth choosing to drink brandy every night for your health — in moderation, of course.
