Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico - "There is a brand new study suggesting that the sugars in the agave plant, which is used to make tequila, may offer health benefits to people who are overweight or have diabetes," says Master Tequilier David Khaim, of Baron Tequila, the newest, ultra-premium tequila handcrafted in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico and certified gluten free and kosher. "In fact, according to researchers, these specific sugars may lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes."

According to the Mexican scientists who conducted the study, the type of natural sugar, agavins, are non-digestible and do not raise blood sugar. In their research, the scientists fed mice a normal diet and added agavins to some of their drinking water. It was discovered that the mice who consumed the agavins ate less and had lower blood glucose levels than the other mice. Researchers say that those mice also produced a hormone called GLP-1 that keeps the stomach full for a longer period and produces insulin.

"Can we actually say that if you want to lose weight and be healthier, you should drink more tequila," Khaim asks. "Not exactly, but it shows that drinking tequila, when enjoyed in moderation, isn't only pleasurable, but can even be healthy as well."

However, Khaim says that you don't want to trust your health to just any tequila, noting that well-produced tequila, like Baron, is definitely the way to go.

"Because Baron is distilled three times, it results in an extract that gets cleaner and cleaner, ultimately achieving a zero-zero taste profile, eliminating any bad odor and bitter taste," he explains. "Unlike larger industrial producers, Baron is able to achieve a pure taste without the use of glycerin or other additives."

The authors of the recent study say that agavins are in a tremendous position for their consumption by both obese and diabetic people, for better health.

First unveiled in 2013, Baron Tequila is organic, gluten free, kosher tequila that exemplifies small batch superiority. Handcrafted in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, Baron Tequila is the brainchild of founder Jana Khaimof and her desire to build a business for her children after battling cancer. She teamed up with the family-owned and operated Ansan Distillery where 20-years of experience oversees each step of the process – from growing and harvesting the agave to the triple distillation and bottling. For more information, visit baronspirits.com.